Kai vs Landry

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

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Landry Rank #1,187

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1187 for Landry.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kai ___

  • Kai James
  • Kai Alexander
  • Kai Michael
  • Kai Robert
  • Kai William
  • Kai Thomas

Landry ___

  • Landry Grace
  • Landry Marie
  • Landry Jane
  • Landry Rose
  • Landry Claire
  • Landry Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Landry

Sutton Harper Dawson Wren Quinn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Landry more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Landry at #1187 in the United States.

What do Kai and Landry mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Landry means "ruler of the land" (Germanic origin).

Are Kai and Landry boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Landry is primarily a girl name.

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