Kai vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

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Kai Rank #76

Evan Rank #143

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #143 for Evan.

Is Kai or Evan more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Evan at #143 in the United States.

What do Kai and Evan mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Kai and Evan boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.