Caius vs Cory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caius

Boy #1,063 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman British European American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,063
Total SSA Count
205
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cai, Kai

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Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Cory Rank #1,097

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1097 for Cory.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caius ___

  • Caius James
  • Caius John
  • Caius Edward
  • Caius William
  • Caius Alexander
  • Caius Thomas

Cory ___

  • Cory James
  • Cory Allen
  • Cory Michael
  • Cory Lee
  • Cory Wayne
  • Cory Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Caius

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If you choose Cory

Tyler Ashley Brandon Brittany Kyle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Cory more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Cory at #1097 in the United States.

What do Caius and Cory mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Cory means "from the hollow" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Caius and Cory boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Cory is primarily a boy name.

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