Cai vs Ervin

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

Ervin

Boy #1,939 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"honor-friend"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American Hungarian German English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,939
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Ervin Rank #1,939

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1939 for Ervin.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Ervin more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Ervin at #1939 in the United States.

What do Cai and Ervin mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Ervin means "honor-friend" (Old High German origin).

Are Cai and Ervin boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Ervin is primarily a boy name.

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