Jordan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jordan

Boy #104 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to flow down, descend"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Jordan Rank #104

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #104 for Jordan.

Is Jordan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Kai mean?

Jordan means "to flow down, descend" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jordan and Kai boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.