Giovanni vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Giovanni

Boy #122 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"Italian form of John, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Italian Latin American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#122
Total SSA Count
2,951
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Giovanni Rank #122
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #122 for Giovanni.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Giovanni or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Giovanni at #122 in the United States.

What do Giovanni and Kai mean?

Giovanni means "Italian form of John, gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Giovanni and Kai boy or girl names?

Giovanni is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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