Jay vs Kayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Jay Rank #397

Kayce Rank #420

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 vs #420 for Kayce.

Is Jay or Kayce more popular?

Jay is more popular, ranked #397 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kayce mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Jay and Kayce boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kayce is primarily a boy name.