Kincaid
Meaning
"head of the pass"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #4,041
- Total SSA Count
- 27
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kin, Caid, KC
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"head of the pass"
Origin: Scottish Gaelic
"steward, household manager"
Origin: Old English
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Stewart is more popular, ranked #3965 vs #4041 for Kincaid.
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Stewart is more popular, ranked #3965 compared to Kincaid at #4041 in the United States.
Kincaid means "head of the pass" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Stewart means "steward, household manager" (Old English origin).
Kincaid is primarily a boy name. Stewart is primarily a boy name.