Brayden vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Brayden Rank #190

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #190 for Brayden.

Is Brayden or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Brayden at #190 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Kai mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Brayden and Kai boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.