Kai vs August

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

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Kai Rank #76

August Rank #88

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #88 for August.

Is Kai or August more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do Kai and August mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin).

Are Kai and August boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. August is primarily a boy name.