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Kai vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#150
Total SSA Count
2,370
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Elliot Rank #150

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #150 for Elliot.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Elliot more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elliot at #150 in the United States.

What do Kai and Elliot mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kai and Elliot boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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