Waylon vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Waylon

Boy #65 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"wayside land, roadside settlement"

Origin: Old English

American Southern American

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Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

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Waylon Rank #65

Kai Rank #76

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 vs #76 for Kai.

Is Waylon or Kai more popular?

Waylon is more popular, ranked #65 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Waylon and Kai mean?

Waylon means "wayside land, roadside settlement" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Waylon and Kai boy or girl names?

Waylon is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.