Carter vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Carter

Boy #45 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"One who transports goods by cart; cart driver"

Origin: English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Carter Rank #45

Kai Rank #76

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Carter or Kai more popular?

Carter is more popular, ranked #45 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Carter and Kai mean?

Carter means "One who transports goods by cart; cart driver" (English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Carter and Kai boy or girl names?

Carter is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.