Kai vs Wesley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Boy #58 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"from the western farmstead"

Origin: Old English

English American Protestant Christian

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Kai Rank #76

Wesley Rank #58

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Kai or Wesley more popular?

Wesley is more popular, ranked #58 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Kai and Wesley mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Wesley means "from the western farmstead" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Wesley boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Wesley is primarily a boy name.