Kai vs Colter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #218 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"colt herder, horse keeper"

Origin: Middle English

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Kai Rank #76

Colter Rank #218

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #218 for Colter.

Is Kai or Colter more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Colter at #218 in the United States.

What do Kai and Colter mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Colter means "colt herder, horse keeper" (Middle English origin).

Are Kai and Colter boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Colter is primarily a boy name.