Cai vs Lyon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Boy #1,890 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"lion"

Origin: French/Latin

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Cai Rank #1,906

Lyon Rank #1,890

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Cai or Lyon more popular?

Lyon is more popular, ranked #1890 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Lyon mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Lyon means "lion" (French/Latin origin).

Are Cai and Lyon boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Lyon is primarily a boy name.