Ames vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ames

Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

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Ames Rank #2,018

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2018 for Ames.

Is Ames or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Ames at #2018 in the United States.

What do Ames and Cai mean?

Ames means "friend" (Old French origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Ames and Cai boy or girl names?

Ames is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.