Jayden vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jayden

Boy #59 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jayden Rank #59

Kai Rank #76

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Jayden or Kai more popular?

Jayden is more popular, ranked #59 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Jayden and Kai mean?

Jayden means "God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jayden and Kai boy or girl names?

Jayden is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.