Kai vs Sawyer

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Kai Rank #76

Sawyer Rank #132

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Kai or Sawyer more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Kai and Sawyer mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin).

Are Kai and Sawyer boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Sawyer is primarily a boy name.