Kai vs Timothy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Kai Rank #76

Timothy Rank #208

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Kai or Timothy more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Kai and Timothy mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin).

Are Kai and Timothy boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Timothy is primarily a boy name.