Axel vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Axel

Boy #78 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"father of peace"

Origin: Old Norse (variant of Absalom)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Axel Rank #78

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #78 for Axel.

Is Axel or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Axel at #78 in the United States.

What do Axel and Kai mean?

Axel means "father of peace" (Old Norse (variant of Absalom) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Axel and Kai boy or girl names?

Axel is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.