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Caius vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caius

Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman British European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,063
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Billy

Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

Cultural Roots

English American Australian Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,051
Total SSA Count
210
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Billy Rank #1,051

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 vs #1063 for Caius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Billy more popular?

Billy is more popular, ranked #1051 compared to Caius at #1063 in the United States.

What do Caius and Billy mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Caius and Billy boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.

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