Jamarius vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jamarius

Boy #4,676 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter (James element)"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin

Cultural Roots

African American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,676
Total SSA Count
22
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jay, Jam, Mari

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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

Jamarius Rank #4,676
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4676 for Jamarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jamarius ___

  • Jamarius Lee
  • Jamarius Andre
  • Jamarius James
  • Jamarius Michael
  • Jamarius Wayne
  • Jamarius Deon

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 Jamarius

Jaylen Darius Imani Zaria Malik

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jamarius or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Jamarius at #4676 in the United States.

What do Jamarius and Kei mean?

Jamarius means "supplanter (James element)" (Hebrew via Latin origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Jamarius and Kei boy or girl names?

Jamarius is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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