Ken

Meaning handsome
Origin English, Japanese, Scottish
Gender Boy
Popularity Moderate
Length 3
Syllables 1
Syllabification Ken

About 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.

Nicknames for Ken

Kenny
Kenny Boy
K
K-Dog
Ken

Famous People Named Ken

Ken BurnsAmerican filmmaker
Ken JeongAmerican comedian and actor
Ken Griffey Jr.American baseball player
Ken FollettBritish author
Ken WatanabeJapanese actor
Ken ShamrockAmerican mixed martial artist
Ken ThompsonAmerican computer scientist
Ken StablerAmerican football player
Ken LoachBritish filmmaker
Ken BlockAmerican rally driver
Ken RosewallAustralian tennis player
Ken NordineAmerican voice-over artist
Ken HowardAmerican actor
Ken RussellBritish film director
Ken NortonAmerican boxer
Ken RoczenGerman motocross racer
Ken CurtisAmerican actor
Ken HensleyEnglish musician
Ken KeseyAmerican author
Ken CarterAmerican basketball coach

Characters Named Ken

Ken MastersStreet Fighter video game series
Ken KanekiTokyo Ghoul manga/anime
Ken TaylorBee Movie
Ken IchijoujiDigimon Adventure 02
Ken MattinglyApollo 13 movie
Ken BarlowCoronation Street TV series
Ken WashioScience Ninja Team Gatchaman anime
Ken MurphySledge Hammer! TV series
Ken MillerErin Brockovich movie
Ken ParryThe Full Monty movie
Ken TanakaGlee TV series
Ken TitusTitus TV series
Ken AdamsFurious 7 movie
Ken CarsonToy Story 3 character
Ken WahlWiseguy TV series
Ken HarperThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants book series
Ken RosenbergRed Dead Redemption 2 video game
Ken CosgroveMad Men TV series