Kai vs Bryson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #147 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Brice, the speckled one"

Origin: Welsh via English

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Kai Rank #76

Bryson Rank #147

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #147 for Bryson.

Is Kai or Bryson more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Bryson at #147 in the United States.

What do Kai and Bryson mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Bryson means "son of Brice, the speckled one" (Welsh via English origin).

Are Kai and Bryson boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Bryson is primarily a boy name.