Cai vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Liam mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cai and Liam boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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