Charley vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Charley

Boy #1,838 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German (Karl)

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Charley Rank #1,838

Cai Rank #1,906

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Charley or Cai more popular?

Charley is more popular, ranked #1838 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Charley and Cai mean?

Charley means "free man, strong man" (Old High German (Karl) origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Charley and Cai boy or girl names?

Charley is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.