| Meaning | handsome |
| Origin | English, Japanese, Scottish |
| Gender | Boy |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Syllabification | Ken |
This classic single-syllable name carries a timeless quality that works beautifully across generations and cultures. It's straightforward yet sophisticated, offering a perfect balance between casual approachability and professional polish. Parents who choose Ken often appreciate its clean, no-nonsense character and the confidence it projects. The name has maintained steady popularity without ever feeling trendy or dated, making it a reliable choice that won't feel out of place in any era. Its brevity makes it memorable and easy to spell, while its strong consonant sounds give it a decisive, purposeful quality that many parents find appealing.
| Kenny |
| Kenny Boy |
| K |
| K-Dog |
| Ken Burns | American filmmaker |
| Ken Jeong | American comedian and actor |
| Ken Griffey Jr. | American baseball player |
| Ken Follett | British author |
| Ken Watanabe | Japanese actor |
| Ken Shamrock | American mixed martial artist |
| Ken Thompson | American computer scientist |
| Ken Stabler | American football player |
| Ken Loach | British filmmaker |
| Ken Block | American rally driver |
| Ken Rosewall | Australian tennis player |
| Ken Nordine | American voice-over artist |
| Ken Howard | American actor |
| Ken Russell | British film director |
| Ken Norton | American boxer |
| Ken Roczen | German motocross racer |
| Ken Curtis | American actor |
| Ken Hensley | English musician |
| Ken Kesey | American author |
| Ken Carter | American basketball coach |
| Ken Masters | Street Fighter video game series |
| Ken Kaneki | Tokyo Ghoul manga/anime |
| Ken Taylor | Bee Movie |
| Ken Ichijouji | Digimon Adventure 02 |
| Ken Mattingly | Apollo 13 movie |
| Ken Barlow | Coronation Street TV series |
| Ken Washio | Science Ninja Team Gatchaman anime |
| Ken Murphy | Sledge Hammer! TV series |
| Ken Miller | Erin Brockovich movie |
| Ken Parry | The Full Monty movie |
| Ken Tanaka | Glee TV series |
| Ken Titus | Titus TV series |
| Ken Adams | Furious 7 movie |
| Ken Carson | Toy Story 3 character |
| Ken Wahl | Wiseguy TV series |
| Ken Harper | The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants book series |
| Ken Rosenberg | Red Dead Redemption 2 video game |
| Ken Cosgrove | Mad Men TV series |