Oscar vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oscar

Boy #217 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God's spear"

Origin: Old English

English Irish Scandinavian Spanish

✓ All Clear

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Oscar Rank #217

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #217 for Oscar.

Is Oscar or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Oscar at #217 in the United States.

What do Oscar and Kai mean?

Oscar means "God's spear" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Oscar and Kai boy or girl names?

Oscar is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.