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Felix vs Gaius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Felix

Boy #177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"happy, fortunate"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English German Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#177
Total SSA Count
2,081
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,655
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Felix Rank #177
Gaius Rank #3,655

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Felix or Gaius more popular?

Felix is more popular, ranked #177 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Felix and Gaius mean?

Felix means "happy, fortunate" (Latin origin). Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin).

Are Felix and Gaius boy or girl names?

Felix is primarily a boy name. Gaius is primarily a boy name.

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