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Mark vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mark

Boy #246 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Dutch Scandinavian Russian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#246
Total SSA Count
1,437
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Mark Rank #246
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #246 for Mark.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mark or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Mark at #246 in the United States.

What do Mark and Kai mean?

Mark means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Mark and Kai boy or girl names?

Mark is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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