Ken \ken\ as a boy's name is pronounced ken. It is of English origin. Short form of names beginning with Ken- such as Kenneth. Ken (Japanese) means "strong, physically healthy". The doll Barbie's boyfriend is named Ken. Baseball player Ken Griffey, Jr.; singers Kenny Rogers, Kenny Loggins; saxophone player Kenny G; writer Ken Kesey.

Ken has 4 variant forms: Kennan, Kenney, Kennie and Kenny.

For more information, see also the related name Kendrick.

Baby names that sound like Ken are Kean, Keen, Kenn and Keon.