Evan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Evan Rank #143

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Evan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Evan and Kai mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Evan and Kai boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.