Kenji vs Keyan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kenji

Boy #853 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong, vigorous second son"

Origin: Japanese (健二)

Cultural Roots

Japanese Japanese-American Asian-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#853
Total SSA Count
283
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Keni

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Keyan

Boy #3,671 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ancient, enduring, long-standing"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,671
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Key, Kee

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Popularity Comparison

Kenji Rank #853
Keyan Rank #3,671

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 vs #3671 for Keyan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kenji ___

  • Kenji Alexander
  • Kenji James
  • Kenji Michael
  • Kenji Thomas
  • Kenji William
  • Kenji Ryu

Keyan ___

  • Keyan James
  • Keyan Michael
  • Keyan Patrick
  • Keyan Liam
  • Keyan Sean
  • Keyan Finn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kenji

Hiro Ryu Akira Yuki Hana

If you choose Keyan

Declan Niamh Finn Ciara Rory

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kenji or Keyan more popular?

Kenji is more popular, ranked #853 compared to Keyan at #3671 in the United States.

What do Kenji and Keyan mean?

Kenji means "strong, vigorous second son" (Japanese (健二) origin). Keyan means "ancient, enduring, long-standing" (Old Irish origin).

Are Kenji and Keyan boy or girl names?

Kenji is primarily a boy name. Keyan is primarily a boy name.

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