Ralf vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ralf

Boy #32,528 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"wolf counsel"

Origin: Old Norse Rádúlfr

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#32,528
Total SSA Count
5
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

Ralf Rank #32,528
Cai Rank #1,906

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #32528 for Ralf.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ralf or Cai more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Ralf at #32528 in the United States.

What do Ralf and Cai mean?

Ralf means "wolf counsel" (Old Norse Rádúlfr origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Ralf and Cai boy or girl names?

Ralf is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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