Caius

Caius is a Latin boy's name. Ancient Roman praenomen meaning "rejoice". Historical connections to Roman culture.

How popular is Caius in the United States?

In 2024, 205 boys in the United States were named Caius, making it the 1,061st most popular boy's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 1,376th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Caius go back to 1994, and 2,074 babies have been given the name since.

What Caius means and where it comes from

Ancient Roman praenomen meaning "rejoice". Historical connections to Roman culture.

Caius is of Latin origin, described as classical in style.

Is Caius a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 205 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Shorter names that share the opening of Caius

  • Cai

Each of these is a name in its own right in the 2024 US data, given to at least 100 babies that year.

Sibling name ideas for Caius

Names of the same origin for a sister, most common first.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Caius mean?

Ancient Roman praenomen meaning "rejoice". Historical connections to Roman culture.

Where does the name Caius come from?

Caius is of Latin origin, and is usually described as classical in style.

How popular is Caius in the United States?

In 2024, 205 boys in the United States were named Caius, making it the 1,061st most popular boy's name that year.

Is Caius a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for boys — 205 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

What are the short forms of Caius?

Cai is a shorter name in current US use that share the opening of Caius.

Lists Caius appears on

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