Kai vs Estes

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #31,754 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from the east, eastern place"

Origin: Old French d'Este

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Kai Rank #76

Estes Rank #31,754

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #31754 for Estes.

Is Kai or Estes more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Estes at #31754 in the United States.

What do Kai and Estes mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Estes means "from the east, eastern place" (Old French d'Este origin).

Are Kai and Estes boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Estes is primarily a boy name.