Kayce vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kayce

Boy #420 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"alert, watchful, vigilant"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#420
Total SSA Count
756
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Case

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King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kayce Rank #420
King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #420 for Kayce.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kayce ___

  • Kayce James
  • Kayce Lee
  • Kayce Grant
  • Kayce Dean
  • Kayce Cole
  • Kayce Wayne

King ___

  • King James
  • King David
  • King Alexander
  • King Emmanuel
  • King Solomon
  • King Theodore

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

If you choose King

Major Duke Royal Prince Reign

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayce or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Kayce and King mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Kayce and King boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.

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