Grant vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Grant Rank #241

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #241 for Grant.

Is Grant or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Kai mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Grant and Kai boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.