Kai vs Long

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Long

Boy #3,847 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"dragon, power, prosperity"

Origin: Chinese/Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese East Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,847
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Long Rank #3,847

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #3847 for Long.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Long more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Long at #3847 in the United States.

What do Kai and Long mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Long means "dragon, power, prosperity" (Chinese/Vietnamese origin).

Are Kai and Long boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Long is primarily a boy name.

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