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Boy vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boy

Boy #4,506 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"young male, beloved son"

Origin: Filipino

Cultural Roots

Filipino Thai American Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,506
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Boy Rank #4,506
Kei Rank #4,606

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 vs #4606 for Kei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boy or Kei more popular?

Boy is more popular, ranked #4506 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Boy and Kei mean?

Boy means "young male, beloved son" (Filipino origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Boy and Kei boy or girl names?

Boy is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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