Keyan vs Rei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,671
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rei

Boy #3,800 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"courtesy, respect, gratitude"

Origin: Japanese kanji 礼

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Brazilian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,800
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Keyan Rank #3,671
Rei Rank #3,800

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 vs #3800 for Rei.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Keyan or Rei more popular?

Keyan is more popular, ranked #3671 compared to Rei at #3800 in the United States.

What do Keyan and Rei mean?

Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin). Rei means "courtesy, respect, gratitude" (Japanese kanji 礼 origin).

Are Keyan and Rei boy or girl names?

Keyan is primarily a boy name. Rei is primarily a boy name.

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