Oliver vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oliver

Boy #3 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Oliver Rank #3

Kai Rank #76

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Oliver or Kai more popular?

Oliver is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Oliver and Kai mean?

Oliver means "olive tree" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Oliver and Kai boy or girl names?

Oliver is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.