Tucker vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tucker

Boy #200 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"cloth fuller, fabric tucker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#200
Total SSA Count
1,781
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 High Risk

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Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Cultural Roots

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#76
Total SSA Count
4,276
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Tucker Rank #200
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #200 for Tucker.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Tucker or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Tucker at #200 in the United States.

What do Tucker and Kai mean?

Tucker means "cloth fuller, fabric tucker" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Tucker and Kai boy or girl names?

Tucker is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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