Kei vs Jess

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Japanese American Hawaiian

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Boy #4,646 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God exists, God is"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Welsh

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Kei Rank #4,606

Jess Rank #4,646

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4646 for Jess.

Is Kei or Jess more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Jess at #4646 in the United States.

What do Kei and Jess mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Jess means "God exists, God is" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kei and Jess boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Jess is primarily a boy name.