August vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Auggie, Gus

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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

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✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #88 for August.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

August ___

  • August James
  • August William
  • August Cole
  • August Everett
  • August Thomas
  • August Reid

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 August

Felix Atticus Theodore Celeste Cordelia

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to August at #88 in the United States.

What do August and Kai mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are August and Kai boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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