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Jed vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jed

Boy #1,993 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"friend of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,993
Total SSA Count
78
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Jed Rank #1,993
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1993 for Jed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jed or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Jed at #1993 in the United States.

What do Jed and Cai mean?

Jed means "friend of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Jed and Cai boy or girl names?

Jed is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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