Darryl vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Darryl Rank #1,803

Cai Rank #1,906

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Darryl or Cai more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Darryl and Cai mean?

Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Darryl and Cai boy or girl names?

Darryl is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.