Kai vs Winifred

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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Winifred

Girl #1,027 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation"

Origin: Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English British American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,027
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Winnie, Freddie, Freda

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Popularity Comparison

Kai Rank #76
Winifred Rank #1,027

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #1027 for Winifred.

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

Winifred ___

  • Winifred Rose
  • Winifred Claire
  • Winifred June
  • Winifred Mae
  • Winifred Louise
  • Winifred Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kai

Zara Nova Mila Leo Finn

If you choose Winifred

Cordelia Harriet Arthur Edmund Beatrice

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kai or Winifred more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Winifred at #1027 in the United States.

What do Kai and Winifred mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Winifred means "holy peacemaking, blessed reconciliation" (Welsh origin).

Are Kai and Winifred boy or girl names?

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

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