Jonathan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jonathan

Boy #83 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God has given"

Origin: Hebrew (Yehonatan)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jonathan Rank #83

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #83 for Jonathan.

Is Jonathan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jonathan at #83 in the United States.

What do Jonathan and Kai mean?

Jonathan means "God has given" (Hebrew (Yehonatan) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jonathan and Kai boy or girl names?

Jonathan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.