Maxwell vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Maxwell

Boy #182 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Mack's spring, great stream"

Origin: Scottish

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Maxwell Rank #182

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #182 for Maxwell.

Is Maxwell or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Maxwell at #182 in the United States.

What do Maxwell and Kai mean?

Maxwell means "Mack's spring, great stream" (Scottish origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Maxwell and Kai boy or girl names?

Maxwell is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.