Gene vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gene

Boy #1,910 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"well-born, of noble descent"

Origin: Greek

American English French

15 High Risk

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

✓ All Clear

Gene Rank #1,910

Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1910 for Gene.

Is Gene or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Gene at #1910 in the United States.

What do Gene and Cai mean?

Gene means "well-born, of noble descent" (Greek origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Gene and Cai boy or girl names?

Gene is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.