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Cai vs Obed

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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Obed

Boy #1,942 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"servant, worshipper of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,942
Total SSA Count
81
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Obed Rank #1,942

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1942 for Obed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Obed more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.

What do Cai and Obed mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cai and Obed boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Obed is primarily a boy name.

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