Dan vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Dan Rank #1,931

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Cai mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Dan and Cai boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.