Gaius vs Ithan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gaius

Boy #3,655 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to rejoice, happy, glad"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman Latin English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,655
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gai, Guy

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Popularity Comparison

Gaius Rank #3,655
Ithan Rank #3,663

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 vs #3663 for Ithan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Gaius ___

  • Gaius Marcus
  • Gaius Julius
  • Gaius Alexander
  • Gaius Felix
  • Gaius James
  • Gaius William

Ithan ___

  • Ithan James
  • Ithan Michael
  • Ithan Alexander
  • Ithan Cole
  • Ithan David
  • Ithan Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

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Elijah Caleb Noah Abigail Hannah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaius or Ithan more popular?

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 compared to Ithan at #3663 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Ithan mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Ithan means "long-lived, permanent" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gaius and Ithan boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Ithan is primarily a boy name.

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