Aj vs Kes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aj

Boy #2,341 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,341
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kes

Girl #9,146 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Rainbow; or kestrel bird"

Origin: Hebrew/English

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#9,146
Total SSA Count
12
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kessie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aj Rank #2,341
Kes Rank #9,146

Aj is more popular, ranked #2341 vs #9146 for Kes.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aj ___

  • Aj James
  • Aj Michael
  • Aj Cole
  • Aj Lee
  • Aj Ray
  • Aj Blake

Kes ___

  • Kes Joanna
  • Kes Elizabeth
  • Kes Maeve
  • Kes Violet

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aj or Kes more popular?

Aj is more popular, ranked #2341 compared to Kes at #9146 in the United States.

What do Aj and Kes mean?

Aj means "initial-name, typically Andrew James or Anthony John" (English origin). Kes means "Rainbow; or kestrel bird" (Hebrew/English origin).

Are Aj and Kes boy or girl names?

Aj is primarily a boy name. Kes is primarily a girl name.

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