Kayce vs Porter

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
Porter Rank #616

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 vs #616 for Porter.

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

Porter ___

  • Porter James
  • Porter William
  • Porter Henry
  • Porter Lee
  • Porter Reid
  • Porter Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

If you choose Porter

Archer Cooper Fletcher Hazel Piper

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayce or Porter more popular?

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Porter at #616 in the United States.

What do Kayce and Porter mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Porter means "gatekeeper, doorman" (Old French origin).

Are Kayce and Porter boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. Porter is primarily a boy name.

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