Kai vs Jaxon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #96 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Jack"

Origin: Old English (surname)

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Kai Rank #76

Jaxon Rank #96

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #96 for Jaxon.

Is Kai or Jaxon more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jaxon at #96 in the United States.

What do Kai and Jaxon mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Jaxon means "son of Jack" (Old English (surname) origin).

Are Kai and Jaxon boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Jaxon is primarily a boy name.