Timothy vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Timothy

Boy #208 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"honoring God"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Timothy Rank #208

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #208 for Timothy.

Is Timothy or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Timothy at #208 in the United States.

What do Timothy and Kai mean?

Timothy means "honoring God" (Greek origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Timothy and Kai boy or girl names?

Timothy is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.