Woods vs Cai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Woods

Boy #1,762 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"from the forest, woodland dweller"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,762
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
1
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

Woods Rank #1,762
Cai Rank #1,906

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 vs #1906 for Cai.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Woods or Cai more popular?

Woods is more popular, ranked #1762 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Woods and Cai mean?

Woods means "from the forest, woodland dweller" (Old English origin). Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin).

Are Woods and Cai boy or girl names?

Woods is primarily a boy name. Cai is primarily a boy name.

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