Samuel vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Samuel

Boy #17 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"name of God"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Samuel Rank #17

Kai Rank #76

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Samuel or Kai more popular?

Samuel is more popular, ranked #17 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Samuel and Kai mean?

Samuel means "name of God" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Samuel and Kai boy or girl names?

Samuel is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.