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Kai vs Ferry

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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Ferry

Boy #32,658 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave journey"

Origin: Germanic/Dutch

Cultural Roots

Dutch Frisian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,658
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Ferry Rank #32,658

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #32658 for Ferry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Ferry more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ferry at #32658 in the United States.

What do Kai and Ferry mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Ferry means "brave journey" (Germanic/Dutch origin).

Are Kai and Ferry boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Ferry is primarily a boy name.

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