Minh vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Minh

Boy #3,110 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, brilliant, clear"

Origin: Sino-Vietnamese

Cultural Roots

Vietnamese Chinese Southeast Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,110
Total SSA Count
39
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

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

Popularity Comparison

Minh Rank #3,110
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #3110 for Minh.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Minh or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Minh at #3110 in the United States.

What do Minh and Cai mean?

Minh means "bright, brilliant, clear" (Sino-Vietnamese origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Minh and Cai boy or girl names?

Minh is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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