Kai vs Braxton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Boy #170 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Brock's town"

Origin: Old English

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Kai Rank #76

Braxton Rank #170

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #170 for Braxton.

Is Kai or Braxton more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Braxton at #170 in the United States.

What do Kai and Braxton mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Braxton means "Brock's town" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Braxton boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Braxton is primarily a boy name.