Simon vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Simon

Boy #251 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"he has heard, God has heard"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Simon Rank #251

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #251 for Simon.

Is Simon or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Simon at #251 in the United States.

What do Simon and Kai mean?

Simon means "he has heard, God has heard" (Hebrew origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Simon and Kai boy or girl names?

Simon is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.