Jacai vs Uhtred

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jacai

Boy #6,402 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, held by the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

American English African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,402
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jace, J, Cai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Uhtred

Boy #6,308 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn counsel, wise before dawn"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon Scandinavian-influenced

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,308
Total SSA Count
14
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Uth

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Jacai Rank #6,402
Uhtred Rank #6,308

Uhtred is more popular, ranked #6308 vs #6402 for Jacai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jacai ___

  • Jacai James
  • Jacai Lee
  • Jacai Andre
  • Jacai Elias
  • Jacai Marcus
  • Jacai Tyler

Uhtred ___

  • Uhtred James
  • Uhtred William
  • Uhtred Edward
  • Uhtred John
  • Uhtred Cole
  • Uhtred Stone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Jacai

Zion Kamari Darius Layla Amara

If you choose Uhtred

Alfred Osric Ethelstan Aelswith Hild

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jacai or Uhtred more popular?

Uhtred is more popular, ranked #6308 compared to Jacai at #6402 in the United States.

What do Jacai and Uhtred mean?

Jacai means "supplanter, held by the heel" (Hebrew origin). Uhtred means "dawn counsel, wise before dawn" (Old English origin).

Are Jacai and Uhtred boy or girl names?

Jacai is primarily a boy name. Uhtred is primarily a boy name.

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