Name Profile

Cayo

A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Cayo.

Primary meaning

Spanish form of Gaius (rejoice)

Pronunciation: KAH-yoh

Profile summary

Spanish form of Gaius, a Roman name meaning 'rejoice.' Name of several early Christian saints. Used in Spain. The current meaning shown for this name is Spanish form of Gaius (rejoice). The catalog pronunciation is listed as KAH-yoh. It is listed alongside the related form Gaius. Cayo appears in unisex naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.

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Etymology note

Cayo is currently cataloged under Spanish (latin) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Spanish form of Gaius (rejoice).

Origin note

This profile is grouped under Spanish (latin) origin.

Usage note

In this catalog, Cayo is grouped as a classic unisex name. Related form for this profile: Gaius. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.

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