Ken vs Minh

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

Playground Safety Score

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Minh

Boy #3,110 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, brilliant, clear"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,110
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Min

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Minh Rank #3,110

Minh is more popular, ranked #3110 vs #3299 for Ken.

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

Minh ___

  • Minh Quan
  • Minh Long
  • Minh Huy
  • Minh Duc
  • Minh Phuong
  • Minh Tuan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Minh

Lan Linh Duc Huong Thu

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Minh more popular?

Minh is more popular, ranked #3110 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Minh mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Minh means "bright, brilliant, clear" (Sino-Vietnamese origin).

Are Ken and Minh boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Minh is primarily a boy name.

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