Nathan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathan

Boy #62 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he gave"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Nathan Rank #62

Kai Rank #76

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Nathan or Kai more popular?

Nathan is more popular, ranked #62 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Nathan and Kai mean?

Nathan means "he gave" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Nathan and Kai boy or girl names?

Nathan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.