Janson vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Janson Rank #4,740
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4740 for Janson.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janson ___

  • Janson Lee
  • Janson Michael
  • Janson Thomas
  • Janson Erik
  • Janson Cole
  • Janson Reid

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 Janson

Emerson Hadley Benson Larson Avery

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janson or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Janson at #4740 in the United States.

What do Janson and Kei mean?

Janson means "son of Jan" (Scandinavian/Dutch origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Janson and Kei boy or girl names?

Janson is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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