Kai vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Kai Rank #76

Ellis Rank #273

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #273 for Ellis.

Is Kai or Ellis more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ellis at #273 in the United States.

What do Kai and Ellis mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Kai and Ellis boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.