Kay vs Payden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

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Boy #6,329 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"fighting man's settlement"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Kay Rank #6,417

Payden Rank #6,329

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 vs #6417 for Kay.

Is Kay or Payden more popular?

Payden is more popular, ranked #6329 compared to Kay at #6417 in the United States.

What do Kay and Payden mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Payden means "fighting man's settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kay and Payden boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Payden is primarily a boy name.