Kai vs Max

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Kai Rank #76

Max Rank #175

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #175 for Max.

Is Kai or Max more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Kai and Max mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Max means "greatest" (Latin origin).

Are Kai and Max boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Max is primarily a boy name.