Ken

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    Origin:
  • English: Nickname of Kenneth and an abbreviation of names beginning with Ken-; Ken is also known as the main squeeze of the world famous Barbie doll.
  • Japanese: Healthy, strong
Popularity:
How popular is Ken? Here's how many babies were named Ken over time, according to the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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Alternate Spellings:
Kenn   •   Kennan
Nicknames:
Kennan   •   Kenny
Famous Namesakes:
Baseball player Ken Griffey Jr., Producer Ken Burns, Singer Kenny Rogers
Syllables:
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