Keane vs Kay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keane

Boy #6,592 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ancient, enduring"

Origin: Old Irish cían

Irish English Scottish

15 High Risk

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Boy #6,417 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice; pure"

Origin: Latin

English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Keane Rank #6,592

Kay Rank #6,417

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 vs #6592 for Keane.

Is Keane or Kay more popular?

Kay is more popular, ranked #6417 compared to Keane at #6592 in the United States.

What do Keane and Kay mean?

Keane means "ancient, enduring" (Old Irish cían origin). Kay means "rejoice; pure" (Latin origin).

Are Keane and Kay boy or girl names?

Keane is primarily a boy name. Kay is primarily a boy name.