Cai vs Darryl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Darryl

Boy #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman place name)"

Origin: Old French/Norman

Cultural Roots

English American African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
91
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, D

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Darryl Rank #1,803

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #1906 for Cai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cai ___

  • Cai James
  • Cai River
  • Cai Alexander
  • Cai Thomas
  • Cai Owen
  • Cai Finn

Darryl ___

  • Darryl James
  • Darryl Lee
  • Darryl Wayne
  • Darryl Eugene
  • Darryl Ray
  • Darryl Lynn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Darryl

Terrell Darnell Marcus Kevin Tonya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Darryl more popular?

Darryl is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Darryl mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Darryl means "from Airelle (Norman place name)" (Old French/Norman origin).

Are Cai and Darryl boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Darryl is primarily a boy name.

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