Oskar vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Oskar

Boy #1,722 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine spear, god's spear"

Origin: Old Norse ás + geirr

Cultural Roots

Scandinavian German Polish Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,722
Total SSA Count
96
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Oskar Rank #1,722
Cai Rank #1,906

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 vs #1906 for Cai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oskar or Cai more popular?

Oskar is more popular, ranked #1722 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Oskar and Cai mean?

Oskar means "divine spear, god's spear" (Old Norse ás + geirr origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Oskar and Cai boy or girl names?

Oskar is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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