Caius vs Alec

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caius

Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #880 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

English Scottish American European

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Caius Rank #1,063

Alec Rank #880

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 vs #1063 for Caius.

Is Caius or Alec more popular?

Alec is more popular, ranked #880 compared to Caius at #1063 in the United States.

What do Caius and Alec mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Alec means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Caius and Alec boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Alec is primarily a boy name.