Ken vs Koy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Koy

Boy #3,455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"victorious people"

Origin: Greek via Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch American Hmong

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,455
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Koy Rank #3,455

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3455 for Koy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ken ___

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

Koy ___

  • Koy James
  • Koy Lee
  • Koy Ray
  • Koy Allen
  • Koy Wayne
  • Koy Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Koy

Roy Troy Joy May Kai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Koy more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Koy at #3455 in the United States.

What do Ken and Koy mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Koy means "victorious people" (Greek via Dutch origin).

Are Ken and Koy boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Koy is primarily a boy name.

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