Jen vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jen

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Jen Rank #6,476

Kay Rank #6,417

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6476 for Jen.

Is Jen or Kay more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Jen at #6476 in the United States.

What do Jen and Kay mean?

Jen means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Welsh origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Jen and Kay boy or girl names?

Jen is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.