Caio vs Dio

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caio

Boy #3,730 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, to be glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Brazilian Portuguese Italian Roman

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,730
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Ca

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Caio Rank #3,730
Dio Rank #3,613

Dio is more popular, ranked #3613 vs #3730 for Caio.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caio ___

  • Caio Alexandre
  • Caio Felipe
  • Caio Henrique
  • Caio Lucas
  • Caio Rafael
  • Caio Miguel

Dio ___

  • Dio Matteo
  • Dio Luca
  • Dio Marco
  • Dio James
  • Dio Giovanni
  • Dio Enzo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caio

Enzo Mateus Pedro Giovanna Isadora

If you choose Dio

Enzo Leo Nico Aria Sofia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caio or Dio more popular?

Dio is more popular, ranked #3613 compared to Caio at #3730 in the United States.

What do Caio and Dio mean?

Caio means "to rejoice, to be glad" (Latin origin). Dio means "God, divine" (Italian/Latin origin).

Are Caio and Dio boy or girl names?

Caio is primarily a boy name. Dio is primarily a boy name.

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