Caius vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caius

Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Roman British European American

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Caius Rank #1,063

Gary Rank #1,133

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Caius or Gary more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Caius and Gary mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Caius and Gary boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.