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Ferry vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Ferry Rank #32,658
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ferry or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Ferry and Kai mean?

Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ferry and Kai boy or girl names?

Ferry is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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