Hennessy vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hennessy

Girl #3,558 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"descendant of Angus"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,558
Total SSA Count
44
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Henny, Henn, Nessy

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Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hennessy Rank #3,558
Khai Rank #949

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 vs #3558 for Hennessy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hennessy ___

  • Hennessy Rose
  • Hennessy Mae
  • Hennessy Grace
  • Hennessy James
  • Hennessy Nicole
  • Hennessy Renee

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hennessy

Kennedy Harlow Brennan Sloane Jameson

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hennessy or Khai more popular?

Khai is more popular, ranked #949 compared to Hennessy at #3558 in the United States.

What do Hennessy and Khai mean?

Hennessy means "descendant of Angus" (Irish Gaelic origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Hennessy and Khai boy or girl names?

Hennessy is primarily a girl name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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