Gary vs Caius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Roman British European American

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Caius Rank #1,063

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Caius more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Caius mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Gary and Caius boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Caius is primarily a boy name.