Denny vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denny

Boy #4,471 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"follower of Dionysus (god of wine)"

Origin: Greek via Latin

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,471
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Denny Rank #4,471
Kei Rank #4,606

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 vs #4606 for Kei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Denny or Kei more popular?

Denny is more popular, ranked #4471 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Denny and Kei mean?

Denny means "follower of Dionysus (god of wine)" (Greek via Latin origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Denny and Kei boy or girl names?

Denny is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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