Kayce vs Emerson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Boy #270 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"son of Emery"

Origin: English surname

English American

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Kayce Rank #420

Emerson Rank #270

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 vs #420 for Kayce.

Is Kayce or Emerson more popular?

Emerson is more popular, ranked #270 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Kayce and Emerson mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emerson means "son of Emery" (English surname origin).

Are Kayce and Emerson boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. Emerson is primarily a boy name.