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Koby vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Koby

Boy #2,066 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,066
Total SSA Count
73
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,906
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Koby Rank #2,066
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2066 for Koby.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Koby or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Koby at #2066 in the United States.

What do Koby and Cai mean?

Koby means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Koby and Cai boy or girl names?

Koby is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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