Bryson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bryson

Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Bryson Rank #147

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Bryson or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Bryson and Kai mean?

Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Bryson and Kai boy or girl names?

Bryson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.