Roman vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roman

Boy #52 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"citizen of Rome, Roman"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Roman Rank #52

Kai Rank #76

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Roman or Kai more popular?

Roman is more popular, ranked #52 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Roman and Kai mean?

Roman means "citizen of Rome, Roman" (Latin origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Roman and Kai boy or girl names?

Roman is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.