Kai vs Maverick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Boy #36 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"independent thinker, non-conformist"

Origin: American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher

American English

8 High Risk

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Kai Rank #76

Maverick Rank #36

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Maverick more popular?

Maverick is more popular, ranked #36 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Maverick mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Maverick means "independent thinker, non-conformist" (American English from Samuel Maverick Texas rancher origin).

Are Kai and Maverick boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Maverick is primarily a boy name.