Tyler vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Tyler

Boy #191 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"tile maker, brick layer"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Tyler Rank #191

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #191 for Tyler.

Is Tyler or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Tyler at #191 in the United States.

What do Tyler and Kai mean?

Tyler means "tile maker, brick layer" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Tyler and Kai boy or girl names?

Tyler is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.