Ashton vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ashton

Boy #188 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ash tree town"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Ashton Rank #188

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #188 for Ashton.

Is Ashton or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ashton at #188 in the United States.

What do Ashton and Kai mean?

Ashton means "ash tree town" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ashton and Kai boy or girl names?

Ashton is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.