Kai vs Hunter

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #128 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who hunts"

Origin: Old English

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Kai Rank #76

Hunter Rank #128

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #128 for Hunter.

Is Kai or Hunter more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Hunter at #128 in the United States.

What do Kai and Hunter mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Hunter means "one who hunts" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Hunter boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Hunter is primarily a boy name.