Kai vs Lincoln

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #73 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lake colony, settlement by the pool"

Origin: Old English

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Kai Rank #76

Lincoln Rank #73

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Lincoln more popular?

Lincoln is more popular, ranked #73 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Lincoln mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Lincoln means "lake colony, settlement by the pool" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Lincoln boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Lincoln is primarily a boy name.