Griffin vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Griffin

Boy #223 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong lord, powerful chief"

Origin: Welsh

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Griffin Rank #223

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #223 for Griffin.

Is Griffin or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Griffin at #223 in the United States.

What do Griffin and Kai mean?

Griffin means "strong lord, powerful chief" (Welsh origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Griffin and Kai boy or girl names?

Griffin is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.