Clay vs Kayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Clay

Boy #544 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"clay settlement, clay worker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Southern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#544
Total SSA Count
545
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Clay Rank #544
Kayce Rank #420

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 vs #544 for Clay.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clay or Kayce more popular?

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Clay at #544 in the United States.

What do Clay and Kayce mean?

Clay means "clay settlement, clay worker" (Old English origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Clay and Kayce boy or girl names?

Clay is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.

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