Cai vs Daryl

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

Playground Safety Score

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Daryl

Boy #2,002 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Airelle (Norman village)"

Origin: Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,002
Total SSA Count
77
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Daryl Rank #2,002

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2002 for Daryl.

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

Daryl ___

  • Daryl James
  • Daryl Wayne
  • Daryl Lee
  • Daryl Michael
  • Daryl Eugene
  • Daryl Ray

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Daryl

Duane Randy Tammy Sheryl Kevin

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Daryl more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Daryl at #2002 in the United States.

What do Cai and Daryl mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Daryl means "from Airelle (Norman village)" (Norman French origin).

Are Cai and Daryl boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Daryl is primarily a boy name.

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