Austin vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Austin

Boy #107 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"venerable"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Austin Rank #107

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #107 for Austin.

Is Austin or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Austin at #107 in the United States.

What do Austin and Kai mean?

Austin means "venerable" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Austin and Kai boy or girl names?

Austin is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.