Daniel vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daniel

Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Daniel Rank #16

Kai Rank #76

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Daniel or Kai more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Daniel and Kai mean?

Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Daniel and Kai boy or girl names?

Daniel is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.