Cai vs Wendell

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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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Wendell Rank #2,062

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 vs #2062 for Wendell.

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

Wendell ___

  • Wendell James
  • Wendell Lee
  • Wendell Thomas
  • Wendell Earl
  • Wendell Scott
  • Wendell Eugene

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Wendell

Everett Harold Mildred Eleanor Clifford

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Wendell more popular?

Cai is more popular, ranked #1906 compared to Wendell at #2062 in the United States.

What do Cai and Wendell mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Wendell means "wanderer" (Germanic origin).

Are Cai and Wendell boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Wendell is primarily a boy name.

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