August vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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August Rank #88

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #88 for August.

Is August or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Kai mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are August and Kai boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.