Cai vs Quinten

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

All Clear

Quinten

Boy #2,046 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"the fifth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,046
Total SSA Count
74
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Quinn, Quint

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Quinten Rank #2,046

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2046 for Quinten.

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

Quinten ___

  • Quinten James
  • Quinten Michael
  • Quinten Alexander
  • Quinten Lee
  • Quinten Thomas
  • Quinten Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Quinten

Declan Rowan Tristan Piper Sloane

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Quinten more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Quinten at #2046 in the United States.

What do Cai and Quinten mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Quinten means "the fifth" (Latin origin).

Are Cai and Quinten boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Quinten is primarily a boy name.

More Comparisons