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Caius: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

To rejoice, an ancient Roman name with scholarly distinction.

Origin
Latin
Syllables
2
Current rank
#121
Peak
#700 in 2023

Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.

Popularity over time

Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)

2020: #80020202024: #1212024#1#800

What Caius Means

Caius is a boy name of Latin origin. To rejoice, an ancient Roman name with scholarly distinction.

How Popular Caius Is

Caius currently ranks #121 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #700 in 2023. It is rising.

Good to Know About Caius

  • Caius is one of the oldest Roman names, borne by several emperors.
  • Gonville and Caius is a famous college at Cambridge University.
  • The name has an intellectual, patrician appeal.

Names Like Caius

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Sibling Names for Caius

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Questions About Caius

What does Caius mean?

Caius is a boy name of Latin origin. To rejoice, an ancient Roman name with scholarly distinction.

How popular is Caius?

Caius currently ranks #121 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #700 in 2023. It is rising.

Where does Caius come from?

Caius comes from Latin roots. Caius is one of the oldest Roman names, borne by several emperors.

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