Jace vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jace Rank #114

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #114 for Jace.

Is Jace or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Jace and Kai mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jace and Kai boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.