Andersen vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Andersen

Boy #4,505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Anders; son of the manly one"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Danish Norwegian Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,505
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Anders, Andy, Ander

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Andersen Rank #4,505
Kei Rank #4,606

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 vs #4606 for Kei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andersen ___

  • Andersen James
  • Andersen William
  • Andersen Lee
  • Andersen Thomas
  • Andersen Cole
  • Andersen Blake

Kei ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andersen or Kei more popular?

Andersen is more popular, ranked #4505 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Andersen and Kei mean?

Andersen means "son of Anders; son of the manly one" (Old Norse origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Andersen and Kei boy or girl names?

Andersen is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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