Cayce vs Liam

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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Liam

Boy #1 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"strong-willed warrior"

Origin: Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
22,164
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lee

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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791
Liam Rank #1

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 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

Liam ___

  • Liam James
  • Liam Alexander
  • Liam Thomas
  • Liam Michael
  • Liam Patrick
  • Liam Joseph

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayce

Brady Riley Quinn Logan Avery

If you choose Liam

Olivia Emma Noah Charlotte Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Liam more popular?

Liam is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Cayce at #5791 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Liam mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Liam means "strong-willed warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Cayce and Liam boy or girl names?

Cayce is primarily a boy name. Liam is primarily a boy name.

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