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Gaius
lord; an earthly man
Γάϊος Gaios
Gaius (Greek: Γάϊος, Gaios) means “lord; an earthly man”, by traditional interpretation. Four men in scripture bear the name; the best attested belongs to the Apostolic period. In 2025 it was given to 31 children in the United States. Use is rising. Appears in the same passages as Alexander.
Which Gaius?
Four men in scripture bear this name. Here is each of them.
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Scripture against society
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At a glance
- Verses
- 5 across 4 books
- Bearers
- 4 distinct people in scripture
- Testament
- New
- Era
- Apostolic
Using it today
Based on 2025 births across the United States.
| Measure | Value | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Given in 2025 | 31 | Rising |
| All-time total | 529 | Since records begin in 1880 |
| Peak | 42 in 2014 | Its highest year on record |
| Ten-year trend | +132% | Change in share of births |
| Strongest state | CA | Highest share relative to births |
In scripture
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| First appears | Acts 19:29 |
| Last appears | 3 John 1:1 |
| Cross-references | 131 linked passages |
Names connected to this one
- Pyrrhus co-occurrence Appears with Pyrrhus in Acts 20.
- Quartus co-occurrence Appears with Quartus in Romans 16.
- Secundus co-occurrence Appears with Secundus in Acts 20.
- Erastus co-occurrence Appears with Erastus in Romans 16.
- Sopater co-occurrence Appears with Sopater in Acts 20.
- Trophimus co-occurrence Appears with Trophimus in Acts 20.
- Crispus co-occurrence Appears with Crispus in 1 Corinthians 1.
- Aristarchus co-occurrence Appears with Aristarchus in Acts 20.
Origin & meaning
Γαῖος, -ου, ὁ (Γάϊος, Rec.),
Gaius, the name of a Christian;
__1. of Macedonia: Act.19:29.
__2. Of Derbe: Act.20:4.
__3. Of Corinth: Rom.16:23, 1Co.1:14.
__4. The one to whom in Ep. Jo is addressed: III Jo 1.
† (AS)
Gaius, the recipient of John's third epistle, was commended for his faithfulness to the truth and his hospitality to traveling missionaries.
The biblical story
Gaius is the recipient of John's third epistle, a short letter in which the apostle commends him for his faithfulness and hospitality. John addresses Gaius as a dear friend whom he loves in the truth (3Jn.1.1). He expresses his joy upon hearing that Gaius is walking in the truth and supporting the work of the gospel (3Jn.1.3-4). John specifically praises Gaius for his hospitality towards traveling missionaries, even though they were strangers to him (3Jn.1.5-8). This hospitality was essential for the spread of the gospel, as these missionaries relied on the support of believers like Gaius. John also mentions a certain Diotrephes who was causing problems in the church and refusing to welcome the missionaries (3Jn.1.9-10). In contrast, John encourages Gaius to continue doing what is good and not to imitate what is evil (3Jn.1.11). The letter to Gaius provides insight into the challenges and importance of hospitality and support within the early Christian community.
Key verses
Gaius appears in 1 verse. Here are some of the most notable:
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The elder unto the wellbeloved Gaius, whom I love in the truth.
3 John 1:1
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3 John (1)
- 3 John 1:1