Kai vs Samuel

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Kai Rank #76

Samuel Rank #17

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Samuel more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Samuel mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Samuel boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Samuel is primarily a boy name.