Steve wins 3 of 5 dimensions
Ken: avg 57Steve: avg 57
Dimension-by-Dimension
Ken: 62SuccessSteve: 68
Ken: 45MoralitySteve: 47
Ken: 74HealthSteve: 68
Ken: 43WarmthSteve: 47
Ken: 61CheerfulnessSteve: 55
Gender Perception
How masculine or feminine each name sounds
Ken: 75MasculinitySteve: 77
Ken: 75FemininitySteve: 77
Summary
Ken scores higher on Health and Cheerfulness, with an average perception score of 57. Steve scores higher on Success and Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity, with an average perception score of 57.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ken or Steve a better name?▾
Ken and Steve have the same average perception score (57). The better choice depends on which dimensions matter most to you.
What is the difference between Ken and Steve?▾
Ken scores higher in Health and Cheerfulness, while Steve scores higher in Success and Morality and Warmth and Masculinity and Femininity.
Which name sounds more successful, Ken or Steve?▾
Steve scores 68 in Success compared to Ken's 62, making Steve sound more ambitious and successful.
Perception scores (0-100 scale) are derived from published psychology research conducted in the United States on how names shape first impressions. Scores above 70 are considered very high; below 30 is very low.