John vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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John Rank #21

Kai Rank #76

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #76 for Kai.

Is John or Kai more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do John and Kai mean?

John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are John and Kai boy or girl names?

John is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.