Ken vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ken

Gary Don Linda Susan Barbie

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ken or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Ken at #3299 in the United States.

What do Ken and Theodore mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Ken and Theodore boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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