Honor vs Kaci

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Honor

Boy #1,585 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reputation, esteem"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,585
Total SSA Count
109
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Hon, Hoy, Hoie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaci

Girl #2,070 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,070
Total SSA Count
93
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Honor Rank #1,585
Kaci Rank #2,070

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 vs #2070 for Kaci.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Honor ___

  • Honor James
  • Honor William
  • Honor Lee
  • Honor Thomas
  • Honor Beckett
  • Honor Cole

Kaci ___

  • Kaci Lynn
  • Kaci Marie
  • Kaci Ann
  • Kaci Grace
  • Kaci Nicole
  • Kaci Lee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Honor

Valor Justice Noble Greer Verity

If you choose Kaci

Brady Tatum Riley Dylan Morgan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Honor or Kaci more popular?

Honor is more popular, ranked #1585 compared to Kaci at #2070 in the United States.

What do Honor and Kaci mean?

Honor means "reputation, esteem" (Latin origin). Kaci means "alert, watchful in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Honor and Kaci boy or girl names?

Honor is primarily a boy name. Kaci is primarily a girl name.

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