Cayce vs Yates

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

Playground Safety Score

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Yates

Boy #5,699 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates"

Origin: Middle English

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #5,699
Total SSA Count: 16
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791

Yates Rank #5,699

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 vs #5791 for Cayce.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Yates more popular?

Yates is more popular, ranked #5699 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Yates mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Yates means "gatekeeper, one who lives by the gates" (Middle English origin).

Are Cayce and Yates boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Yates is primarily a boy name.

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