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Kai vs Elliott

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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Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Elliott Rank #163

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #163 for Elliott.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Elliott more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Kai and Elliott mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin).

Are Kai and Elliott boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Elliott is primarily a boy name.

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