Kei vs Pacey

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

Kei Rank #4,606
Pacey Rank #4,630

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 vs #4630 for Pacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kei ___

  • Kei James
  • Kei Alexander
  • Kei William
  • Kei Michael
  • Kei Lee
  • Kei Thomas

Pacey ___

  • Pacey James
  • Pacey Cole
  • Pacey Lee
  • Pacey Allen
  • Pacey Grant
  • Pacey True

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

If you choose Pacey

Dawson Joey Jen Creek Ryker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Pacey more popular?

Kei is more popular, ranked #4606 compared to Pacey at #4630 in the United States.

What do Kei and Pacey mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Pacey means "from Pacy-sur-Eure" (French origin).

Are Kei and Pacey boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Pacey is primarily a boy name.

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