Grayson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grayson

Boy #48 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #48
Total SSA Count: 6,211
Syllables: 2
Formality: Moderate

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Grayson Rank #48

Kai Rank #76

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grayson or Kai more popular?

Grayson is more popular, ranked #48 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Grayson and Kai mean?

Grayson means "From the English surname 'son of the grieve (estate overseer)' or 'son of Gray'; a surname used as a modern first name" (English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Grayson and Kai boy or girl names?

Grayson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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