Cai vs Craig

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,906
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Craig

Boy #1,840 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rocky cliff, crag"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic (creag)

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh British American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,840
Total SSA Count
88
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Craig Rank #1,840

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 vs #1906 for Cai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Craig more popular?

Craig is more popular, ranked #1840 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Craig mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Craig means "rocky cliff, crag" (Scottish Gaelic (creag) origin).

Are Cai and Craig boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Craig is primarily a boy name.

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