Kayce vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

American Irish

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Kayce Rank #420

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #420 for Kayce.

Is Kayce or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Kayce and Riley mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Kayce and Riley boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.