Kai vs Daniel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #16 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"divine judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Daniel Rank #16

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Daniel more popular?

Daniel is more popular, ranked #16 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Daniel mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Daniel means "divine judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Daniel boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Daniel is primarily a boy name.