Kai vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and John mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and John boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.