Boden vs Khai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Boden

Boy #818 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"one who brings news"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#818
Total SSA Count
305
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bo

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Khai

Boy #949 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"triumphant, victorious"

Origin: Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese American Arabic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#949
Total SSA Count
240
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Boden Rank #818
Khai Rank #949

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 vs #949 for Khai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Boden ___

  • Boden James
  • Boden Lee
  • Boden Cole
  • Boden Gray
  • Boden Reid
  • Boden Scott

Khai ___

  • Khai James
  • Khai Alexander
  • Khai William
  • Khai Elliot
  • Khai Nathaniel
  • Khai River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Boden

Hadley Grayson Avery Peyton Kinsley

If you choose Khai

Nova Zara Luca Remi Jade

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Boden or Khai more popular?

Boden is more popular, ranked #818 compared to Khai at #949 in the United States.

What do Boden and Khai mean?

Boden means "one who brings news" (Old English origin). Khai means "triumphant, victorious" (Vietnamese origin).

Are Boden and Khai boy or girl names?

Boden is primarily a boy name. Khai is primarily a boy name.

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