Caius vs Kye

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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Kye

Boy #1,197 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"narrow strait"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Welsh Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,197
Total SSA Count
171
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Kye Rank #1,197

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 vs #1197 for Kye.

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

Kye ___

  • Kye James
  • Kye William
  • Kye Lee
  • Kye Thomas
  • Kye Reid
  • Kye Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Caius

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If you choose Kye

Kai Cole Finn Ryder Zoe

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Kye more popular?

Caius is more popular, ranked #1063 compared to Kye at #1197 in the United States.

What do Caius and Kye mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Kye means "narrow strait" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Caius and Kye boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Kye is primarily a boy name.

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