Kai vs Beau

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Boy #69 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, beautiful"

Origin: French

American French British

12 High Risk

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Kai Rank #76

Beau Rank #69

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Beau more popular?

Beau is more popular, ranked #69 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Beau mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Beau means "handsome, beautiful" (French origin).

Are Kai and Beau boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Beau is primarily a boy name.