Elliott vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliott

Boy #163 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God"

Origin: Hebrew via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#163
Total SSA Count
2,219
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, El

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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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Popularity Comparison

Elliott Rank #163
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #163 for Elliott.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elliott ___

  • Elliott James
  • Elliott Thomas
  • Elliott William
  • Elliott Gray
  • Elliott Reed
  • Elliott Charles

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 Elliott

Hazel Violet Oliver Madeleine Theodore

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliott or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Elliott at #163 in the United States.

What do Elliott and Kai mean?

Elliott means "Jehovah is God; the Lord is my God" (Hebrew via Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Elliott and Kai boy or girl names?

Elliott is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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