Kayce vs Zakai

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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Zakai

Boy #603 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, innocent, righteous"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish American Israeli

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#603
Total SSA Count
472
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kai, Zak

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kayce Rank #420
Zakai Rank #603

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 vs #603 for Zakai.

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

Zakai ___

  • Zakai Eli
  • Zakai Noah
  • Zakai Asher
  • Zakai Levi
  • Zakai James
  • Zakai Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kayce

Chase Brayden Wyatt Riley Harley

If you choose Zakai

Eliana Miriam Noa Ari Levi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayce or Zakai more popular?

Kayce is more popular, ranked #420 compared to Zakai at #603 in the United States.

What do Kayce and Zakai mean?

Kayce means "alert, watchful, vigilant" (Irish Gaelic origin). Zakai means "pure, innocent, righteous" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kayce and Zakai boy or girl names?

Kayce is primarily a boy name. Zakai is primarily a boy name.

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