Kayce

How to say it

keɪs

What it means

A respelling of Casey and Case, from the Irish for 'vigilant' or 'watchful.'

Kayce is a modern respelling of Casey and Case, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watchful in war.' Yellowstone's rancher Kayce Dutton put this exact spelling on the map, giving it a rugged Western edge. One brisk syllable. Said KAYSS.

How to spell Kayce

The standard spelling is Kayce. Common variants include Casey, Case, Kaycee, but Kayce is the most widely used form.

Heads-up notes

• Spelling

  A respelling of Casey or Case.

• Pop culture

  Kayce Dutton of Yellowstone.

Who's worn it

Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.

• Kayce Dutton central character in the television series Yellowstone

Spelling variants

• Casey
• Case
• Kaycee

Names with the same feeling

• Casey Vigilant, watchful
• Cash Case-maker, or money
• Kade Round; cask-maker
• Ace Number one, expert
• Jett Black gemstone, fast

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Common questions

What does the name Kayce mean?

A respelling of Casey and Case, from the Irish for 'vigilant' or 'watchful.'

What does Kayce mean in Irish?

In Irish, Kayce means "Vigilant; brave." Kayce is a modern respelling of Casey and Case, from the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, 'vigilant' or 'watchful in war.' Yellowstone's rancher Kayce Dutton put this exact spelling on the map, giving it a rugged Western edge. One brisk syllable. Said KAYSS.

How do you pronounce Kayce?

Kayce is pronounced keɪs. Say it as KAYCE, with the stress on the "kayce" syllable.

How do you spell Kayce?

The standard spelling is Kayce. Common spelling variants include Casey, Case, Kaycee.

Is Kayce a boy or girl name?

Kayce is traditionally a masculine name.

How popular is the name Kayce?

Kayce ranked #375 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.