Dez vs Cayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

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Jiaire Jordany Joriel Elihu

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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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Popularity Comparison

Dez Rank #5,597

Cayce Rank #5,791

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dez or Cayce more popular?

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

What do Dez and Cayce mean?

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

Are Dez and Cayce boy or girl names?

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

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