Emile vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Emile

Boy #1,920 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rival, eager to emulate"

Origin: Latin Aemilius

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

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Emile Rank #1,920

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1920 for Emile.

Is Emile or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Emile at #1920 in the United States.

What do Emile and Cai mean?

Emile means "rival, eager to emulate" (Latin Aemilius origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Emile and Cai boy or girl names?

Emile is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.