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Wake vs Cayce

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wake

Boy #5,833 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"watchful, alert, awake"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,833
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cayce

Boy #5,791 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,791
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Wake Rank #5,833
Cayce Rank #5,791

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #5833 for Wake.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wake or Cayce more popular?

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Wake at #5833 in the United States.

What do Wake and Cayce mean?

Wake means "watchful, alert, awake" (Old English origin). Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin).

Are Wake and Cayce boy or girl names?

Wake is primarily a boy name. Cayce is primarily a boy name.

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