Emerick vs Ken

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerick

Boy #3,462 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"whole power, universal ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English German French Hungarian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,462
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Em, Erick, Rick

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,299
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Emerick Rank #3,462
Ken Rank #3,299

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3462 for Emerick.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Emerick ___

  • Emerick James
  • Emerick Thomas
  • Emerick William
  • Emerick Charles
  • Emerick John
  • Emerick Robert

Ken ___

  • Ken James
  • Ken Thomas
  • Ken Lee
  • Ken Wayne
  • Ken Scott
  • Ken Allen

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Emerick

Elliot Jasper Ambrose Harriet Cecelia

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Emerick or Ken more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Emerick at #3462 in the United States.

What do Emerick and Ken mean?

Emerick means "whole power, universal ruler" (Germanic origin). Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Emerick and Ken boy or girl names?

Emerick is primarily a boy name. Ken is primarily a boy name.

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