Hudson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hudson

Boy #22 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Hudd"

Origin: English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Hudson Rank #22

Kai Rank #76

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Hudson or Kai more popular?

Hudson is more popular, ranked #22 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Hudson and Kai mean?

Hudson means "son of Hudd" (English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hudson and Kai boy or girl names?

Hudson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.