Kai vs Cole

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #162 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"coal, swarthy"

Origin: Old English

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Kai Rank #76

Cole Rank #162

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #162 for Cole.

Is Kai or Cole more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cole at #162 in the United States.

What do Kai and Cole mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Cole means "coal, swarthy" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Cole boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Cole is primarily a boy name.