Ryan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ryan

Boy #87 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little king"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (O'Riain)

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Ryan Rank #87

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #87 for Ryan.

Is Ryan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Ryan at #87 in the United States.

What do Ryan and Kai mean?

Ryan means "little king" (Irish Gaelic (O'Riain) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Ryan and Kai boy or girl names?

Ryan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.