Cayce vs Vala

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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Popularity Comparison

Cayce Rank #5,791
Vala Rank #23,694

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 vs #23694 for Vala.

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

Vala ___

  • Vala Sigrid
  • Vala Astrid
  • Vala Freya

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Cayce

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If you choose Vala

Saga Runa Eira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayce or Vala more popular?

Cayce is more popular, ranked #5791 compared to Vala at #23694 in the United States.

What do Cayce and Vala mean?

Cayce means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic O Cathasaigh origin). Vala means "Chosen one; seeress" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cayce and Vala boy or girl names?

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

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