"brave in battle, vigilant"
Origin: Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh
Language: Irish
Cayce
Pronunciation: [ k-AYS ]
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"watchful, alert"
Origin: Irish Gaelic cathasach
Language: Irish
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The Story of Cayce
Cayce is an alternate spelling of Casey, which derives from the Irish Gaelic surname O Cathasaigh, meaning descendant of Cathasach. Cathasach itself means vigilant or watchful in battle. The name transferred from an Irish clan surname to a given first name in the United States, where it became popular for both boys and girls. The Cayce spelling gives it a distinctive look while keeping the familiar KAY-see pronunciation.
Casey/Cayce gained widespread American popularity in the late 20th century, boosted by cultural touchstones like the folk ballad Casey Jones (1900) and the phrase Casey at the Bat. The name has been given to both boys and girls, making it one of the earlier successful gender-neutral names in American culture.
The name has strong American folklore associations through Casey Jones, the heroic railroad engineer, and Casey at the Bat, Ernest Thayer's 1888 baseball poem. Edgar Cayce (1877-1945), known as the Sleeping Prophet, gave the Cayce spelling historical visibility.
Historical Record
Cayce first appeared in US Social Security records in 1969.
Over 588 babies have been named Cayce in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Cayce is past its peak , currently ranked #5,791 for boy names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Edgar Cayce (1877-1945) was a famous American clairvoyant known as the Sleeping Prophet, giving the Cayce spelling historical visibility
- Casey Jones, immortalized in an 1900 folk ballad, was a real railroad engineer celebrated for his bravery
- Casey is one of the few originally male Irish names that became genuinely popular for girls
Cayce in Other Languages
Irish
Cathasach
French
Casey
German
Casey
Spanish
Casey
Australian
Casey
Popularity Over Time
#5,791
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 1981
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Cayce
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Casey Stengel
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1890
Legendary American baseball manager who led the New York Yankees to five consecutive World Series titles
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Edgar Cayce
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1877
American self-professed clairvoyant known as the Sleeping Prophet, famous for psychic readings given while in a trance s...
American self-professed clairvoyant known as the Sleeping Prophet, famous for psychic readings given while in a trance state
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Casey Jones
Other
1863
American railroad engineer immortalized in folk song for his heroism during a train collision in 1900
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- Gender
- Boy
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #5,791
- Total SSA Count
- 16
- Cultural Origins
- Irish American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Casual
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Cay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cayce
What does the name Cayce mean?
"brave in battle, vigilant" (from Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh). "watchful, alert" (from Irish Gaelic cathasach). Cayce is an alternate spelling of Casey, which derives from the Irish Gaelic surname O Cathasaigh, meaning descendant of Cathasach. Cathasach itself means vigilant or watchful in battle. The name transferred from an Irish clan surname to a given first name in the United States, where it became popular for both boys and girls. The Cayce spelling gives it a distinctive look while keeping the familiar KAY-see pronunciation.
What is the origin of the name Cayce?
Cayce has Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh, Irish Gaelic cathasach, Irish, and American origins. In Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh, it means "brave in battle, vigilant". In Irish Gaelic cathasach, it means "watchful, alert".
Is Cayce a boy or girl name?
Cayce is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #5791. As a girl name, it is ranked #23792. Cayce is more commonly used as a boy name.
How do you pronounce Cayce?
Cayce is pronounced k-AYS.
How popular is the name Cayce?
Cayce is currently ranked #5791 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Cayce?
Common nicknames for Cayce include Cay.
What are good middle names for Cayce?
Popular middle name pairings include Cayce James, Cayce Lee, Cayce Allen, Cayce Wayne, Cayce Dean, and Cayce Scott.
What are good sibling names for Cayce?
Names that pair well with Cayce as siblings include Brady, Riley, Quinn, Logan, Avery, and Brynn.
How many syllables does Cayce have?
Cayce has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Cayce a common or rare name?
Cayce is an uncommon name, ranked #5791 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Cayce
Cayce is a boy name with Irish and American origins . The name means "brave in battle, vigilant" in Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh .
Is Cayce a boy or girl name? Cayce is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #5,791 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #23,792. Cayce is more commonly used as a boy name.
Cayce is currently ranked #5,791 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
The name Cayce has 2 syllables and is pronounced k-AYS, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Cayce include Cay. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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