Kai vs Madisyn

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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Madisyn

Girl #1,286 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Matthew, gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,286
Total SSA Count
180
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Maddy, Madi

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Madisyn Rank #1,286

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1286 for Madisyn.

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

Madisyn ___

  • Madisyn Grace
  • Madisyn Rose
  • Madisyn Leigh
  • Madisyn Ann
  • Madisyn Claire
  • Madisyn Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Madisyn

Addison Peyton Avery Kennedy Reagan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Madisyn more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Madisyn at #1286 in the United States.

What do Kai and Madisyn mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Madisyn means "son of Matthew, gift of God" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Kai and Madisyn boy or girl names?

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

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