Sawyer vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sawyer

Boy #132 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who saws wood"

Origin: Middle English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Sawyer Rank #132

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #132 for Sawyer.

Is Sawyer or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Sawyer at #132 in the United States.

What do Sawyer and Kai mean?

Sawyer means "one who saws wood" (Middle English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Sawyer and Kai boy or girl names?

Sawyer is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.