Jason vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jason

Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jason Rank #148

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Jason or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Jason and Kai mean?

Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jason and Kai boy or girl names?

Jason is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.