Gaius vs Akeelah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

Roman Latin English American

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Girl #5,976 Most Popular 4 Syllables

"intelligent, logical, one who reasons"

Origin: Arabic

African-American Arabic Muslim

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Gaius Rank #3,655

Akeelah Rank #5,976

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 vs #5976 for Akeelah.

Is Gaius or Akeelah more popular?

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 compared to Akeelah at #5976 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Akeelah mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Akeelah means "intelligent, logical, one who reasons" (Arabic origin).

Are Gaius and Akeelah boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Akeelah is primarily a girl name.