Roderick vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Roderick

Boy #1,904 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"famous ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Scottish Welsh German

8 High Risk

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Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Welsh Chinese English

✓ All Clear

Roderick Rank #1,904

Cai Rank #1,906

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 vs #1906 for Cai.

Is Roderick or Cai more popular?

Roderick is more popular, ranked #1904 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Roderick and Cai mean?

Roderick means "famous ruler" (Germanic origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Roderick and Cai boy or girl names?

Roderick is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.