Jordan vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Full profile for Kai →

Popularity Comparison

Jordan Rank #104
Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #104 for Jordan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jordan ___

  • Jordan Michael
  • Jordan James
  • Jordan Lee
  • Jordan Scott
  • Jordan Alexander
  • Jordan Thomas

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 Jordan

Tyler Ryan Morgan Taylor Cameron

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jordan or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Jordan at #104 in the United States.

What do Jordan and Kai mean?

Jordan means "descending" (Arabic origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Jordan and Kai boy or girl names?

Jordan is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons

Kai vs Jordan Jordan vs Dylan Jordan vs Dallas Jordan vs Cameron Jordan vs Hunter
← Full profile: Jordan ← Full profile: Kai Browse all baby names