Amory vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Amory

Boy #4,492 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"home strength, powerful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,492
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Amo, Rory

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Amory Rank #4,492
Kei Rank #4,606

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 vs #4606 for Kei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amory ___

  • Amory James
  • Amory William
  • Amory Edward
  • Amory Charles
  • Amory Theodore
  • Amory Elliott

Kei ___

  • Kei James
  • Kei Alexander
  • Kei William
  • Kei Michael
  • Kei Lee
  • Kei Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Amory

Emory Thatcher Dashiell Waverly Pemberton

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amory or Kei more popular?

Amory is more popular, ranked #4492 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Amory and Kei mean?

Amory means "home strength, powerful ruler" (Germanic origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Amory and Kei boy or girl names?

Amory is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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