Darell vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darell

Boy #1,952 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (a place in Normandy)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,952
Total SSA Count
80
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

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

Darell Rank #1,952
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1952 for Darell.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darell or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Darell at #1952 in the United States.

What do Darell and Cai mean?

Darell means "from Airelle (a place in Normandy)" (Norman French origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Darell and Cai boy or girl names?

Darell is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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