Tate vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tate

Boy #210 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"cheerful, pleasant"

Origin: Old English

American English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Tate Rank #210

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #210 for Tate.

Is Tate or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Tate at #210 in the United States.

What do Tate and Kai mean?

Tate means "cheerful, pleasant" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Tate and Kai boy or girl names?

Tate is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.