Gerald vs Caius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gerald

Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Roman British European American

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Gerald Rank #1,168

Caius Rank #1,063

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1168 for Gerald.

Is Gerald or Caius more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Gerald at #1168 in the United States.

What do Gerald and Caius mean?

Gerald means "rule of the spear, spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin).

Are Gerald and Caius boy or girl names?

Gerald is primarily a boy name. Caius is primarily a boy name.