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Cai vs Flint

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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Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Flint Rank #1,981

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1981 for Flint.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Flint more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Cai and Flint mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin).

Are Cai and Flint boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Flint is primarily a boy name.

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