Nathaniel vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nathaniel

Boy #144 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Nathaniel Rank #144

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #144 for Nathaniel.

Is Nathaniel or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Nathaniel at #144 in the United States.

What do Nathaniel and Kai mean?

Nathaniel means "gift of God" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Nathaniel and Kai boy or girl names?

Nathaniel is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.