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Gaius

GAY-us

Popularity

#3618

stable

Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Latin

Total Births

498

Peak Year

#42 in 2014

First Recorded

1920

Style

Mythological, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Meaning "to rejoice," Gaius is a Roman name of uncertain origin, possibly from Latin. It was a common name in ancient Rome.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gaius Julius Caesar

    Famous Roman general and statesman, one of the most influential.

  • Gaius Marius

    Roman general and statesman of the late Roman Republic.

Nicknames

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Personality Traits

LoyalConfidentIntelligentStrong-willed

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