Kaiden vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kaiden

Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Kaiden Rank #207

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #207 for Kaiden.

Is Kaiden or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Kaiden at #207 in the United States.

What do Kaiden and Kai mean?

Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Kaiden and Kai boy or girl names?

Kaiden is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.