About Ken
The name Ken is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Gaelic word "ceann," meaning "head" or "chief." It is often used as a short form of Kenneth, which means "born of fire" or "handsome." Ken is a simple and straightforward name that conveys strength, leadership, and attractiveness.
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Most individuals with the name Ken are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -5.77% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Ken in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ken using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.