Cai vs Malcom

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

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Boy #1,750 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devotee of Saint Columba"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish English African-American

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Cai Rank #1,906

Malcom Rank #1,750

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Cai or Malcom more popular?

Malcom is more popular, ranked #1750 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Malcom mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Malcom means "devotee of Saint Columba" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Cai and Malcom boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Malcom is primarily a boy name.