Kai vs Roman

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Kai Rank #76

Roman Rank #52

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Roman more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Roman mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin).

Are Kai and Roman boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Roman is primarily a boy name.