Jacai vs Keven

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacai

Boy #6,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,402
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jace, J, Cai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Keven

Boy #6,360 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"handsome, beloved"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,360
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kev

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jacai Rank #6,402
Keven Rank #6,360

Keven is more popular, ranked #6360 vs #6402 for Jacai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacai ___

  • Jacai James
  • Jacai Lee
  • Jacai Andre
  • Jacai Elias
  • Jacai Marcus
  • Jacai Tyler

Keven ___

  • Keven James
  • Keven Michael
  • Keven Patrick
  • Keven Thomas
  • Keven John
  • Keven Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacai

Zion Kamari Darius Layla Amara

If you choose Keven

Brian Sean Colleen Siobhan Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacai or Keven more popular?

Keven is more popular, ranked #6360 compared to Jacai at #6402 in the United States.

What do Jacai and Keven mean?

Jacai means "supplanter, held by the heel" (Hebrew origin). Keven means "handsome, beloved" (Old Irish origin).

Are Jacai and Keven boy or girl names?

Jacai is primarily a boy name. Keven is primarily a boy name.

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