Kai vs Parker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #97 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"keeper of the park, park ranger"

Origin: Old French (parcier)

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Kai Rank #76

Parker Rank #97

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #97 for Parker.

Is Kai or Parker more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Parker at #97 in the United States.

What do Kai and Parker mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Parker means "keeper of the park, park ranger" (Old French (parcier) origin).

Are Kai and Parker boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Parker is primarily a boy name.