Elliot vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Elliot Rank #150

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #150 for Elliot.

Is Elliot or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Kai mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Elliot and Kai boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.