Hal vs Gaius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hal

Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

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Hal Rank #3,485

Gaius Rank #3,655

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

Is Hal or Gaius more popular?

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

What do Hal and Gaius mean?

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

Are Hal and Gaius boy or girl names?

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