Michael vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Michael

Boy #18 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"who resembles God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Michael Rank #18

Kai Rank #76

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Michael or Kai more popular?

Michael is more popular, ranked #18 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Michael and Kai mean?

Michael means "who resembles God" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Michael and Kai boy or girl names?

Michael is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.