Gabe vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gabe

Boy #4,653 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is my strength"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,653
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Gabe Rank #4,653
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4653 for Gabe.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gabe ___

  • Gabe Thomas
  • Gabe James
  • Gabe Lee
  • Gabe Ryan
  • Gabe Cole
  • Gabe Scott

Kei ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gabe

Sam Eli Nate Ella Lily

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gabe or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Gabe at #4653 in the United States.

What do Gabe and Kei mean?

Gabe means "God is my strength" (Hebrew origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Gabe and Kei boy or girl names?

Gabe is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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