Beckett 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

Beckett Rank #166
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #166 for Beckett.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beckett ___

  • Beckett James
  • Beckett William
  • Beckett Thomas
  • Beckett Edward
  • Beckett Charles
  • Beckett Henry

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 Beckett

Charlotte Olivia Emerson Wren Griffin

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beckett or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Beckett at #166 in the United States.

What do Beckett and Kai mean?

Beckett means "from the brook" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Beckett and Kai boy or girl names?

Beckett is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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