Blake vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Blake

Boy #265 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"dark one, black"

Origin: Old English blaec

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Blake Rank #265

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #265 for Blake.

Is Blake or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Blake at #265 in the United States.

What do Blake and Kai mean?

Blake means "dark one, black" (Old English blaec origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Blake and Kai boy or girl names?

Blake is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.