Ian vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Ian Rank #75

Kai Rank #76

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Ian or Kai more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Ian and Kai mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ian and Kai boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.