Jersen vs Kei

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jersen

Boy #4,788 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Jens (son of John)"

Origin: Scandinavian

Cultural Roots

American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,788
Total SSA Count
21
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jer

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Jersen Rank #4,788
Kei Rank #4,606

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4788 for Jersen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jersen ___

  • Jersen James
  • Jersen Cole
  • Jersen Lee
  • Jersen Allen
  • Jersen Wayne
  • Jersen Michael

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 Jersen

Kylen Braxten Dalton Jensen Harlow

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jersen or Kei more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Jersen at #4788 in the United States.

What do Jersen and Kei mean?

Jersen means "son of Jens (son of John)" (Scandinavian origin). Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin).

Are Jersen and Kei boy or girl names?

Jersen is primarily a boy name. Kei is primarily a boy name.

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