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Kai vs Cameron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cameron

Boy #66 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"crooked river, winding stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#66
Total SSA Count
4,817
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Cameron Rank #66

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 vs #76 for Kai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Cameron more popular?

Cameron is more popular, ranked #66 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Cameron mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Cameron means "crooked river, winding stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Kai and Cameron boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Cameron is primarily a boy name.

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