Gaius

Rejoice; mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of Paul.

boyLatin/Greek

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Gaius meaning & origin

Gaius is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Rejoice; mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of Paul.". Listed origin: Latin/Greek.

Pronunciation

GUY-us

Catalog phonetic spelling

Popularity

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Gaius. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

Nicknames

Gai

Middle Name Ideas

  • Gaius Luke
  • Gaius James
  • Gaius Mark

Famous Namesakes

  • Gaius from Acts

Sources & notes

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Frequently Asked Questions About Gaius

What does the name Gaius mean?

Gaius is listed in our catalog as a boy name. Its listed meaning is "Rejoice; mentioned in the New Testament as a companion of Paul.". Listed origin: Latin/Greek.

How do you pronounce Gaius?

Our catalog's pronunciation guide is GUY-us. Pronunciation can vary by language and family.

How popular is the name Gaius?

We do not have a verified US birth-record ranking for Gaius. Missing data does not mean a name is rare.

What nickname ideas could work for Gaius?

Ideas to try include Gai. These are suggestions, not a measure of usage.

What middle names could work with Gaius?

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