Kai vs Dylan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #28 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh mythology

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Kai Rank #76

Dylan Rank #28

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Dylan more popular?

Dylan is more popular, ranked #28 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Dylan mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Dylan means "son of the sea" (Welsh mythology origin).

Are Kai and Dylan boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Dylan is primarily a boy name.