Gaius vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Gaius Rank #3,655
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #3655 for Gaius.

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Gaius

Julius Octavia Livia Marcus Caspian

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaius or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Gaius at #3655 in the United States.

What do Gaius and James mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Gaius and James boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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