Jackson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jackson

Boy #35 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: English patronymic surname

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jackson Rank #35

Kai Rank #76

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Jackson or Kai more popular?

Jackson is more popular, ranked #35 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Jackson and Kai mean?

Jackson means "son of Jack" (English patronymic surname origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jackson and Kai boy or girl names?

Jackson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.