Daryl vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Daryl Rank #2,002

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2002 for Daryl.

Is Daryl or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Daryl and Cai mean?

Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Daryl and Cai boy or girl names?

Daryl is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.