Kai vs Legend

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

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Legend

Boy #157 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"story to be read, remarkable person"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#157
Total SSA Count
2,275
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Lege, Leggy

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Legend Rank #157

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #157 for Legend.

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

Legend ___

  • Legend James
  • Legend Alexander
  • Legend Cole
  • Legend Crew
  • Legend Gray
  • Legend John

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Legend

Reign Phoenix Atlas Titan Lyric

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Legend more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Legend at #157 in the United States.

What do Kai and Legend mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Legend means "story to be read, remarkable person" (Latin origin).

Are Kai and Legend boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Legend is primarily a boy name.

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