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Hans vs Kaius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hans

Boy #1,325 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Dutch Scandinavian Swiss

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,325
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Kaius

Boy #1,137 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rejoice, be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Scandinavian Finnish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,137
Total SSA Count
186
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Hans Rank #1,325
Kaius Rank #1,137

Kaius is more popular, ranked #1137 vs #1325 for Hans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hans or Kaius more popular?

Kaius is more popular, ranked #1137 compared to Hans at #1325 in the United States.

What do Hans and Kaius mean?

Hans means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Germanic origin). Kaius means "rejoice, be glad" (Latin origin).

Are Hans and Kaius boy or girl names?

Hans is primarily a boy name. Kaius is primarily a boy name.

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