Gaius vs Perrin

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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Perrin

Boy #3,772 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock, little stone"

Origin: Old French diminutive of Pierre

Cultural Roots

French English Medieval

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,772
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Perry

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Popularity Comparison

Gaius Rank #3,655
Perrin Rank #3,772

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 vs #3772 for Perrin.

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

Perrin ___

  • Perrin James
  • Perrin Cole
  • Perrin Fox
  • Perrin Sage
  • Perrin Grey
  • Perrin Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Gaius

Julius Octavia Livia Marcus Caspian

If you choose Perrin

Wren Marlowe Quincy Seren Rowan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gaius or Perrin more popular?

Gaius is more popular, ranked #3655 compared to Perrin at #3772 in the United States.

What do Gaius and Perrin mean?

Gaius means "to rejoice, happy, glad" (Latin origin). Perrin means "little rock, little stone" (Old French diminutive of Pierre origin).

Are Gaius and Perrin boy or girl names?

Gaius is primarily a boy name. Perrin is primarily a boy name.

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