Walker vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Walker

Boy #82 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"cloth walker, one who treads cloth"

Origin: Old English occupational surname

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Walker Rank #82

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #82 for Walker.

Is Walker or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Walker at #82 in the United States.

What do Walker and Kai mean?

Walker means "cloth walker, one who treads cloth" (Old English occupational surname origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Walker and Kai boy or girl names?

Walker is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.