Ken Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Ken Name at a Glance

Name	Ken
Meaning	Diminutive of Kenneth: Handsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows.
Origin	Scottish
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Ken Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Ken means “Diminutive of Kenneth: Handsome. Root of the surname MacKenzie. Famous Bearer: Kenneth Grahame (1859- 1932), author of The Wind in the Willows”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Ken Name Origin

Our database records Ken under Scottish origin. Browse more Scottish baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Ken a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Ken is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Ken

When considering Ken for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.