Ken vs Odysseus

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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Popularity Comparison

Ken Rank #3,299
Odysseus Rank #3,134

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 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

Odysseus ___

  • Odysseus James
  • Odysseus Rex
  • Odysseus Cole
  • Odysseus Maximus
  • Odysseus Soren
  • Odysseus Orion

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Odysseus

Achilles Perseus Penelope Cassandra Ajax

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Odysseus more popular?

Odysseus is more popular, ranked #3134 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Odysseus mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Odysseus means "wrathful, to cause pain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Ken and Odysseus boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Odysseus is primarily a boy name.

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