Kei vs Jim

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Japanese American Hawaiian

✓ All Clear

Boy #4,434 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"supplanter, one who grabs the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Scottish

✓ All Clear

Kei Rank #4,606

Jim Rank #4,434

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 vs #4606 for Kei.

Is Kei or Jim more popular?

Jim is more popular, ranked #4434 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Kei and Jim mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Jim means "supplanter, one who grabs the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kei and Jim boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Jim is primarily a boy name.