Brody vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brody

Boy #224 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"muddy place, ditch"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#224
Total SSA Count
1,608
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bro, Bry, Brie

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brody Rank #224
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #224 for Brody.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brody ___

  • Brody James
  • Brody Michael
  • Brody Lee
  • Brody Alan
  • Brody Scott
  • Brody Wayne

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 Brody

Cody Riley Tyler Mason Kylie

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brody or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Brody at #224 in the United States.

What do Brody and Kai mean?

Brody means "muddy place, ditch" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Brody and Kai boy or girl names?

Brody is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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