Grant vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Grant

Boy #241 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"large, great"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#241
Total SSA Count
1,453
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gra, Gry, Grie

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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

Grant Rank #241
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #241 for Grant.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Grant ___

  • Grant Thomas
  • Grant William
  • Grant Alexander
  • Grant James
  • Grant Edward
  • Grant Michael

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 Grant

Reid Blake Claire Sloane Brooks

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grant or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Grant at #241 in the United States.

What do Grant and Kai mean?

Grant means "large, great" (Old French origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Grant and Kai boy or girl names?

Grant is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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