Chet vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Chet

Boy #2,095 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"fortified camp, military settlement"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,095
Total SSA Count
71
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Popularity Comparison

Chet Rank #2,095
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2095 for Chet.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Chet or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Chet at #2095 in the United States.

What do Chet and Cai mean?

Chet means "fortified camp, military settlement" (Latin origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Chet and Cai boy or girl names?

Chet is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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