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Crew vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Crew

Boy #250 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"group, team, company of people"

Origin: Old French via English

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#250
Total SSA Count
1,413
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Crew Rank #250
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #250 for Crew.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Crew or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Crew at #250 in the United States.

What do Crew and Kai mean?

Crew means "group, team, company of people" (Old French via English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Crew and Kai boy or girl names?

Crew is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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