Max vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Max

Boy #175 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"greatest"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Max Rank #175

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #175 for Max.

Is Max or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Max at #175 in the United States.

What do Max and Kai mean?

Max means "greatest" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Max and Kai boy or girl names?

Max is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.