Andrew vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Popularity Comparison

Andrew Rank #68
Kai Rank #76

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 vs #76 for Kai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andrew ___

  • Andrew James
  • Andrew Thomas
  • Andrew William
  • Andrew Michael
  • Andrew Joseph
  • Andrew David

Kai ___

  • Kai James
  • Kai Alexander
  • Kai Michael
  • Kai Robert
  • Kai William
  • Kai Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Andrew

Katherine Elizabeth Thomas Philip Charlotte

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andrew or Kai more popular?

Andrew is more popular, ranked #68 compared to Kai at #76 in the United States.

What do Andrew and Kai mean?

Andrew means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Andrew and Kai boy or girl names?

Andrew is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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