Ellis vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ellis

Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Ellis Rank #273

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Ellis or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Ellis and Kai mean?

Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ellis and Kai boy or girl names?

Ellis is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.