Caius vs Mathew

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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Mathew

Boy #941 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God, gift of Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Christian American British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#941
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Matt, Matty

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Popularity Comparison

Caius Rank #1,063
Mathew Rank #941

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 vs #1063 for Caius.

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

Mathew ___

  • Mathew James
  • Mathew Thomas
  • Mathew David
  • Mathew John
  • Mathew Alexander
  • Mathew William

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Caius

Livia Augustus Felix Octavia Marcus

If you choose Mathew

Luke John Sarah Emily Rachel

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caius or Mathew more popular?

Mathew is more popular, ranked #941 compared to Caius at #1063 in the United States.

What do Caius and Mathew mean?

Caius means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin origin). Mathew means "gift of God, gift of Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caius and Mathew boy or girl names?

Caius is primarily a boy name. Mathew is primarily a boy name.

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