Kay vs Shadow

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kay

Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #6,424 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light"

Origin: Old English

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Kay Rank #6,417

Shadow Rank #6,424

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6424 for Shadow.

Is Kay or Shadow more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Shadow at #6424 in the United States.

What do Kay and Shadow mean?

Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin). Shadow means "Shade or darkness cast by an object blocking light" (Old English origin).

Are Kay and Shadow boy or girl names?

Kay is primarily a boy name. Shadow is primarily a boy name.