Cai vs Calder

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 #2,005 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rough waters, hard stream"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English American

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Cai Rank #1,906

Calder Rank #2,005

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2005 for Calder.

Is Cai or Calder more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Calder at #2005 in the United States.

What do Cai and Calder mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Calder means "rough waters, hard stream" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cai and Calder boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Calder is primarily a boy name.