Leonardo vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Leonardo

Boy #84 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"brave as a lion"

Origin: Italian from Germanic (Leonard)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Leonardo Rank #84

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #84 for Leonardo.

Is Leonardo or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Leonardo at #84 in the United States.

What do Leonardo and Kai mean?

Leonardo means "brave as a lion" (Italian from Germanic (Leonard) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Leonardo and Kai boy or girl names?

Leonardo is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.