Luke vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Luke

Boy #34 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"man from Lucania"

Origin: Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Luke Rank #34

Kai Rank #76

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Luke or Kai more popular?

Luke is more popular, ranked #34 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Luke and Kai mean?

Luke means "man from Lucania" (Greek Loukas referring to Lucania region of Italy origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Luke and Kai boy or girl names?

Luke is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.