Calum vs Kacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Kacey Rank #1,045

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #1045 for Kacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Kacey more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do Calum and Kacey mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Calum and Kacey boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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