Kai vs Yitzchok

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Yitzchok

Boy #961 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he will laugh, laughter"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ashkenazi Jewish Yiddish Orthodox Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#961
Total SSA Count
236
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Yitzchok Rank #961

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #961 for Yitzchok.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Yitzchok more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Yitzchok at #961 in the United States.

What do Kai and Yitzchok mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Yitzchok means "he will laugh, laughter" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kai and Yitzchok boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Yitzchok is primarily a boy name.

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