Cayce vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayce

Brady Riley Quinn Logan Avery

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and James mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cayce and James boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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