Kai vs Jason

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #148 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"healer, to heal"

Origin: Greek Iason

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Kai Rank #76

Jason Rank #148

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #148 for Jason.

Is Kai or Jason more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jason at #148 in the United States.

What do Kai and Jason mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Jason means "healer, to heal" (Greek Iason origin).

Are Kai and Jason boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Jason is primarily a boy name.