Gaius vs Hal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Gaius Rank #3,655

Hal Rank #3,485

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Is Gaius or Hal more popular?

Hal is more popular, ranked #3485 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Hal mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Gaius and Hal boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.