Ladd vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ladd

Boy #4,806 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"young man, boy"

Origin: Middle English 'ladde'

Cultural Roots

English American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,806
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kei

Boy #4,606 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"joy, jubilation"

Origin: Japanese kanji 慶

Cultural Roots

Japanese American Hawaiian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,606
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Ladd Rank #4,806
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4806 for Ladd.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ladd or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Ladd at #4806 in the United States.

What do Ladd and Kei mean?

Ladd means "young man, boy" (Middle English 'ladde' origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Ladd and Kei boy or girl names?

Ladd is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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