Estes vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Estes

Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Estes Rank #31,754

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Estes or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Estes and Kai mean?

Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Estes and Kai boy or girl names?

Estes is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.