Gaius vs Morrison

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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Morrison

Boy #3,658 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Morris/Maurice"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,658
Total SSA Count
31
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mo, Mori, Morry

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Popularity Comparison

Gaius Rank #3,655
Morrison Rank #3,658

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 vs #3658 for Morrison.

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

Morrison ___

  • Morrison James
  • Morrison Lee
  • Morrison Alexander
  • Morrison Cole
  • Morrison Reed
  • Morrison Elliott

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Morrison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaius or Morrison more popular?

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 compared to Morrison at #3658 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Morrison mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Morrison means "son of Morris/Maurice" (English origin).

Are Gaius and Morrison boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Morrison is primarily a boy name.

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