Kayce vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Kayce Rank #420

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Kayce or Jay more popular?

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

What do Kayce and Jay mean?

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

Are Kayce and Jay boy or girl names?

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