Kai vs Luke

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Kai Rank #76

Luke Rank #34

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Luke more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Luke mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin).

Are Kai and Luke boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Luke is primarily a boy name.