Cai vs Ames

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

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Boy #2,018 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"friend"

Origin: Old French

American English

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Cai Rank #1,906

Ames Rank #2,018

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

Is Cai or Ames more popular?

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

What do Cai and Ames mean?

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

Are Cai and Ames boy or girl names?

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