Cayce vs Desmon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
Nicknames
Cay

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Desmon

Boy #5,670 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man from South Munster (southern Ireland)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic Deas-Mhumhain

Cultural Roots

Irish English African-American Caribbean

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,670
Total SSA Count
17
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dez, Des

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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791
Desmon Rank #5,670

Desmon is more popular, ranked #5670 vs #5791 for Cayce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayce ___

  • Cayce James
  • Cayce Lee
  • Cayce Allen
  • Cayce Wayne
  • Cayce Dean
  • Cayce Scott

Desmon ___

  • Desmon James
  • Desmon Cole
  • Desmon Ray
  • Desmon Finn
  • Desmon Marcus
  • Desmon Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayce

Brady Riley Quinn Logan Avery

If you choose Desmon

Marcus Tyrell Malik Brianna Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Desmon more popular?

Desmon is more popular, ranked #5670 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Desmon mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Desmon means "man from South Munster (southern Ireland)" (Irish Gaelic Deas-Mhumhain origin).

Are Cayce and Desmon boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Desmon is primarily a boy name.

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