Cayce vs Dez

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Dillion Dariell Mehki Hawthorn

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Dez

Boy #5,597 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish/British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,597
Total SSA Count: 17
Syllables: 1
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Harmon Darrick Daveon Dannie

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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791

Dez Rank #5,597

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 vs #5791 for Cayce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Dez more popular?

Dez is more popular, ranked #5597 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Dez mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Dez means "short form of Desmond (south Munster, Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cayce and Dez boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Dez is primarily a boy name.

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