Ken vs Marth

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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Marth

Girl #67,954 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"mistress, lady of the house"

Origin: Aramaic

Cultural Roots

Biblical English Gaming

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#67,954
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mar, May, Maie

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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Marth Rank #67,954

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #67954 for Marth.

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

Marth ___

  • Marth Rose
  • Marth Grace
  • Marth Jane
  • Marth Lee
  • Marth Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Marth

Ruth Wren Bart Hugh Cole

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Marth more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Marth at #67954 in the United States.

What do Ken and Marth mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Marth means "mistress, lady of the house" (Aramaic origin).

Are Ken and Marth boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Marth is primarily a girl name.

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