Kasey vs Mael

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kasey

Boy #1,165 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brave in battle"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,165
Total SSA Count
179
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kase

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mael

Boy #1,060 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chief"

Origin: Breton Celtic

Cultural Roots

Breton French Welsh Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,060
Total SSA Count
206
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Mae, El

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Kasey Rank #1,165
Mael Rank #1,060

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 vs #1165 for Kasey.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kasey ___

  • Kasey James
  • Kasey Michael
  • Kasey Lee
  • Kasey Ray
  • Kasey Allen
  • Kasey Dean

Mael ___

  • Mael James
  • Mael Arthur
  • Mael Rowan
  • Mael Quinn
  • Mael Finn
  • Mael Remy

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kasey

Brady Riley Kelsey Teagan Finn

If you choose Mael

Gael Yann Nolwenn Enora Ronan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kasey or Mael more popular?

Mael is more popular, ranked #1060 compared to Kasey at #1165 in the United States.

What do Kasey and Mael mean?

Kasey means "brave in battle" (Irish Gaelic origin). Mael means "prince, chief" (Breton Celtic origin).

Are Kasey and Mael boy or girl names?

Kasey is primarily a boy name. Mael is primarily a boy name.

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