Alaster vs Cayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alaster

Boy #5,903 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"defender of men, protector of mankind"

Origin: Greek via Scottish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Scottish Irish English Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,903
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Cayce

Boy #5,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,791
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Alaster Rank #5,903
Cayce Rank #5,791

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #5903 for Alaster.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alaster or Cayce more popular?

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Alaster at #5903 in the United States.

What do Alaster and Cayce mean?

Alaster means "defender of men, protector of mankind" (Greek via Scottish Gaelic origin). Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin).

Are Alaster and Cayce boy or girl names?

Alaster is primarily a boy name. Cayce is primarily a boy name.

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