Callan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Callan

Boy #242 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little battle"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish Irish American

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Callan Rank #242

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #242 for Callan.

Is Callan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Callan at #242 in the United States.

What do Callan and Kai mean?

Callan means "little battle" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Callan and Kai boy or girl names?

Callan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.