Cai vs Reggie

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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Reggie

Boy #1,972 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler's counsel, powerful advisor"

Origin: Old High German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,972
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Reg

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Reggie Rank #1,972

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #1972 for Reggie.

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

Reggie ___

  • Reggie James
  • Reggie Louis
  • Reggie Earl
  • Reggie Wayne
  • Reggie Antoine
  • Reggie Darnell

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Reggie

Frankie Georgie Eddie Charlie Tommy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Reggie more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Reggie at #1972 in the United States.

What do Cai and Reggie mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Reggie means "ruler's counsel, powerful advisor" (Old High German via Norman French origin).

Are Cai and Reggie boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Reggie is primarily a boy name.

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