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Elliott vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

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

Elliott Rank #163
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Kai mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Elliott and Kai boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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