Cai vs Ignatius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Boy #1,736 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"fiery, ardent"

Origin: Latin ignis

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Cai Rank #1,906

Ignatius Rank #1,736

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Cai or Ignatius more popular?

Ignatius is more popular, ranked #1736 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Ignatius mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Ignatius means "fiery, ardent" (Latin ignis origin).

Are Cai and Ignatius boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Ignatius is primarily a boy name.