River vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

River

Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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River Rank #112

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #112 for River.

Is River or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to River at #112 in the United States.

What do River and Kai mean?

River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are River and Kai boy or girl names?

River is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.