Kai vs Walker

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

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Kai Rank #76

Walker Rank #82

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #82 for Walker.

Is Kai or Walker more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Kai and Walker mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin).

Are Kai and Walker boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Walker is primarily a boy name.