Han vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Han

Boy #4,717 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Han dynasty, Chinese people"

Origin: Chinese

Cultural Roots

Chinese Korean Dutch German American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,717
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

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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

Han Rank #4,717
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4717 for Han.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Han ___

  • Han Solo
  • Han Leo
  • Han James
  • Han River
  • Han Finn
  • Han Kai

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 Han

Mia Yuna Kai Wei Lin

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Han or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Han at #4717 in the United States.

What do Han and Kei mean?

Han means "Han dynasty, Chinese people" (Chinese origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Han and Kei boy or girl names?

Han is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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