Howard vs Kacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Howard

Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

English American

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Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American

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Howard Rank #1,056

Kacey Rank #1,045

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Howard or Kacey more popular?

Kacey is more popular, ranked #1045 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Howard and Kacey mean?

Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Howard and Kacey boy or girl names?

Howard is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.