Ethan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ethan

Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Ethan Rank #19

Kai Rank #76

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Ethan or Kai more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Ethan and Kai mean?

Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ethan and Kai boy or girl names?

Ethan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.