Hunter vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hunter

Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Hunter Rank #128

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Hunter or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Hunter and Kai mean?

Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Hunter and Kai boy or girl names?

Hunter is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.