Devaughn vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Devaughn Rank #4,462
Kei Rank #4,606

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 vs #4606 for Kei.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Devaughn ___

  • Devaughn James
  • Devaughn Michael
  • Devaughn Andre
  • Devaughn Lee
  • Devaughn Ray
  • Devaughn Allen

Kei ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Kei

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Devaughn or Kei more popular?

Devaughn is more popular, ranked #4462 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Devaughn and Kei mean?

Devaughn means "little one, junior (Vaughn element)" (Welsh fychan origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Devaughn and Kei boy or girl names?

Devaughn is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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