Kei vs Raymir

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

All Clear

Raymir

Boy #4,534 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bright counsel, famous advisor"

Origin: Old Germanic/Slavic

Cultural Roots

Slavic Eastern European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,534
Total SSA Count
23
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kei Rank #4,606
Raymir Rank #4,534

Raymir is more popular, ranked #4534 vs #4606 for Kei.

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

Raymir ___

  • Raymir James
  • Raymir Alexander
  • Raymir Cole
  • Raymir Louis
  • Raymir Ivan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kei

Kai Ren Hiro Mia Yuki

If you choose Raymir

Tamir Casimir Vladmir Sasha Lena

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kei or Raymir more popular?

Raymir is more popular, ranked #4534 compared to Kei at #4606 in the United States.

What do Kei and Raymir mean?

Kei means "joy, jubilation" (Japanese kanji 慶 origin). Raymir means "bright counsel, famous advisor" (Old Germanic/Slavic origin).

Are Kei and Raymir boy or girl names?

Kei is primarily a boy name. Raymir is primarily a boy name.

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