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Ty vs Kaj

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ty

Boy #858 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"tile maker (short for Tyler)"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#858
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kaj

Boy #6,083 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to rejoice"

Origin: Latin (Caius/Gaius)

Cultural Roots

Danish Swedish Norwegian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,083
Total SSA Count
15
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ty Rank #858
Kaj Rank #6,083

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 vs #6083 for Kaj.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ty or Kaj more popular?

Ty is more popular, ranked #858 compared to Kaj at #6083 in the United States.

What do Ty and Kaj mean?

Ty means "tile maker (short for Tyler)" (Old French origin). Kaj means "to rejoice" (Latin (Caius/Gaius) origin).

Are Ty and Kaj boy or girl names?

Ty is primarily a boy name. Kaj is primarily a boy name.

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