Gaius vs Kris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

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Boy #3,551 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"follower of Christ, anointed one"

Origin: Greek

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Gaius Rank #3,655

Kris Rank #3,551

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 vs #3655 for Gaius.

Is Gaius or Kris more popular?

Kris is more popular, ranked #3551 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Kris mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Kris means "follower of Christ, anointed one" (Greek origin).

Are Gaius and Kris boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Kris is primarily a boy name.