Jaxson vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jaxson

Boy #171 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jaxson Rank #171

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #171 for Jaxson.

Is Jaxson or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jaxson at #171 in the United States.

What do Jaxson and Kai mean?

Jaxson means "son of Jack" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jaxson and Kai boy or girl names?

Jaxson is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.