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Patrick vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Patrick Rank #221
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #221 for Patrick.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Patrick at #221 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Kai mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Patrick and Kai boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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