Kay vs Jen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #6,476 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Welsh

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Kay Rank #6,417

Jen Rank #6,476

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

Is Kay or Jen more popular?

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

What do Kay and Jen mean?

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

Are Kay and Jen boy or girl names?

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