Cayce vs Iris

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791
Iris Rank #71

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 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

Iris ___

  • Iris Mae
  • Iris Louise
  • Iris Violet
  • Iris June
  • Iris Claire
  • Iris Elaine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayce

Brady Riley Quinn Logan Avery

If you choose Iris

Ivy Flora Violet Arthur Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Iris more popular?

Iris is more popular, ranked #71 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Iris mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Iris means "rainbow" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cayce and Iris boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Iris is primarily a girl name.

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