Kai vs Dean

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Boy #142 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"church official overseeing ten"

Origin: Latin decanus

English American

15 High Risk

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Kai Rank #76

Dean Rank #142

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #142 for Dean.

Is Kai or Dean more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Dean at #142 in the United States.

What do Kai and Dean mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Dean means "church official overseeing ten" (Latin decanus origin).

Are Kai and Dean boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Dean is primarily a boy name.