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Cai vs Dan

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

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Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,931
Total SSA Count
82
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Dan Rank #1,931

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1931 for Dan.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Dan more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Cai and Dan mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cai and Dan boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Dan is primarily a boy name.

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