Gaines vs Roux

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

English American French

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Boy #6,698 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"reddish-brown, russet-colored"

Origin: French

French Cajun American

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Gaines Rank #6,557

Roux Rank #6,698

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6698 for Roux.

Is Gaines or Roux more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Roux at #6698 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Roux mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Roux means "reddish-brown, russet-colored" (French origin).

Are Gaines and Roux boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Roux is primarily a boy name.