Heath vs Kacey

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Heath

Boy #852 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"heathland, open moorland"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Australian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#852
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hea, Hey, Heie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Kacey

Boy #1,045 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,045
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace, KC

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Heath Rank #852
Kacey Rank #1,045

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 vs #1045 for Kacey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Heath ___

  • Heath James
  • Heath William
  • Heath Alexander
  • Heath Thomas
  • Heath John
  • Heath Edward

Kacey ___

  • Kacey James
  • Kacey Lee
  • Kacey Allen
  • Kacey Thomas
  • Kacey Ryan
  • Kacey Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Heath

Cole Reid Finn Wyatt Sage

If you choose Kacey

Jordan Riley Logan Skyler Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Heath or Kacey more popular?

Heath is more popular, ranked #852 compared to Kacey at #1045 in the United States.

What do Heath and Kacey mean?

Heath means "heathland, open moorland" (Old English origin). Kacey means "brave in battle, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Heath and Kacey boy or girl names?

Heath is primarily a boy name. Kacey is primarily a boy name.

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