Emerson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emerson

Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Emerson Rank #270

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #270 for Emerson.

Is Emerson or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Emerson at #270 in the United States.

What do Emerson and Kai mean?

Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Emerson and Kai boy or girl names?

Emerson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.