Adrian vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adrian

Boy #72 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Hadria, of the Adriatic"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin English Spanish Romanian Polish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#72
Total SSA Count
4,617
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adrian Rank #72
Kai Rank #76

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adrian or Kai more popular?

Adrian is more popular, ranked #72 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Adrian and Kai mean?

Adrian means "from Hadria, of the Adriatic" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Adrian and Kai boy or girl names?

Adrian is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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