Kai vs Jace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

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Kai Rank #76

Jace Rank #114

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #114 for Jace.

Is Kai or Jace more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Kai and Jace mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin).

Are Kai and Jace boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Jace is primarily a boy name.