Farley vs Kenji

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Farley

Boy #8,789 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"woodland clearing with ferns"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#8,789
Total SSA Count
10
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Far, Lee

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Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Popularity Comparison

Farley Rank #8,789
Kenji Rank #853

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #8789 for Farley.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Farley ___

  • Farley James
  • Farley Thomas
  • Farley William
  • Farley Scott
  • Farley Dean
  • Farley Wayne

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Farley

Harley Barclay Darby Wesley Harvey

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Farley or Kenji more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Farley at #8789 in the United States.

What do Farley and Kenji mean?

Farley means "woodland clearing with ferns" (Old English origin). Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin).

Are Farley and Kenji boy or girl names?

Farley is primarily a boy name. Kenji is primarily a boy name.

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