Kay vs Gaines

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Kay Rank #6,417

Gaines Rank #6,557

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6557 for Gaines.

Is Kay or Gaines more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Gaines at #6557 in the United States.

What do Kay and Gaines mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin).

Are Kay and Gaines boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Gaines is primarily a boy name.