Gaines vs Sirus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaines

Boy #6,557 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"to gain, to win, to cultivate"

Origin: Old French

Cultural Roots

English American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,557
Total SSA Count
13
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Gaine, G

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Popularity Comparison

Gaines Rank #6,557
Sirus Rank #6,665

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 vs #6665 for Sirus.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaines ___

  • Gaines Robert
  • Gaines Thomas
  • Gaines William
  • Gaines Lee
  • Gaines Michael
  • Gaines Edward

Sirus ___

  • Sirus James
  • Sirus Alexander
  • Sirus Michael
  • Sirus William
  • Sirus Lee
  • Sirus Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaines or Sirus more popular?

Gaines is more popular, ranked #6557 compared to Sirus at #6665 in the United States.

What do Gaines and Sirus mean?

Gaines means "to gain, to win, to cultivate" (Old French origin). Sirus means "sun, throne" (Old Persian origin).

Are Gaines and Sirus boy or girl names?

Gaines is primarily a boy name. Sirus is primarily a boy name.

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