Caylus
Caylus is a boy baby name. Ranked #16,182 in the US, popular nicknames include Cay, Cayie, and Caylie.
A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Caylus first appeared in US Social Security records in 2021.
Over 13 babies have been named Caylus in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Caylus is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #16,182 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #16,182
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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"gift of God / gift of Yahweh"
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About the Name Caylus
Caylus is a boy name .
Caylus is currently ranked #16,182 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Caylus include Cay, Cayie, Caylie, and Cayly. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis