Ken vs Obdulia

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

All Clear

Obdulia

Girl #68,127 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"servant of God, devoted one"

Origin: Latin/Visigothic

Cultural Roots

Spanish Mexican Latin American Catholic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#68,127
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Obie, Dulia, Lila

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Obdulia Rank #68,127

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #68127 for Obdulia.

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

Obdulia ___

  • Obdulia María
  • Obdulia de los Ángeles
  • Obdulia Guadalupe
  • Obdulia Esperanza
  • Obdulia Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Obdulia

Rosario Concepción Abundio Dolores Carmelo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Obdulia more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Obdulia at #68127 in the United States.

What do Ken and Obdulia mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Obdulia means "servant of God, devoted one" (Latin/Visigothic origin).

Are Ken and Obdulia boy or girl names?

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

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