Jace vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jace

Boy #114 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Jason, the healer"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#114
Total SSA Count
3,113
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
J

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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

Jace Rank #114
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #114 for Jace.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jace ___

  • Jace Alexander
  • Jace Michael
  • Jace William
  • Jace Thomas
  • Jace Owen
  • Jace Lee

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 Jace

Liam Caleb Mason Ava Lily

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jace or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jace at #114 in the United States.

What do Jace and Kai mean?

Jace means "short form of Jason, the healer" (Greek origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jace and Kai boy or girl names?

Jace is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

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