Kai vs Colton

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #98 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the coal settlement or dark town"

Origin: Old English place name

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Kai Rank #76

Colton Rank #98

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #98 for Colton.

Is Kai or Colton more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Colton at #98 in the United States.

What do Kai and Colton mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Colton means "from the coal settlement or dark town" (Old English place name origin).

Are Kai and Colton boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Colton is primarily a boy name.