Back to Baby Names

Cai vs Dave

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

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Dave Rank #2,019

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2019 for Dave.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Dave more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Dave at #2019 in the United States.

What do Cai and Dave mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Dave means "uncle" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cai and Dave boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Dave is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons