Kayce vs Malakai

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Kayce Rank #420
Malakai Rank #233

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 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

Malakai ___

  • Malakai James
  • Malakai David
  • Malakai Elijah
  • Malakai Isaiah
  • Malakai Zion
  • Malakai Ezra

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

If you choose Malakai

Elijah Ezekiel Isaiah Zara Naomi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayce or Malakai more popular?

Malakai is more popular, ranked #233 compared to Kayce at #420 in the United States.

What do Kayce and Malakai mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Malakai means "my messenger, my angel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kayce and Malakai boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. Malakai is primarily a boy name.

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