Kai vs Waylon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Kai Rank #76

Waylon Rank #65

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Waylon more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Waylon mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Waylon boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Waylon is primarily a boy name.