Kai vs Maxwell

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Kai Rank #76

Maxwell Rank #182

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Kai or Maxwell more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Kai and Maxwell mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin).

Are Kai and Maxwell boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Maxwell is primarily a boy name.