Caius vs Gus

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

Gus

Boy #1,216 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"great, venerable"

Origin: Latin (Augustus)

Cultural Roots

English American Scottish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,216
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Gus Rank #1,216

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1216 for Gus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Gus more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Gus at #1216 in the United States.

What do Caius and Gus mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Gus means "great, venerable" (Latin (Augustus) origin).

Are Caius and Gus boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Gus is primarily a boy name.

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