Benjamin vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Benjamin

Boy #11 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of the south"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Benjamin Rank #11

Kai Rank #76

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Benjamin or Kai more popular?

Benjamin is more popular, ranked #11 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Benjamin and Kai mean?

Benjamin means "son of the south" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Benjamin and Kai boy or girl names?

Benjamin is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.