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Kayce

/keɪs/

Vigilant; brave

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How to say it

KAYCE

/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.

Popularity over time

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peaked at #375 in 2025, currently #375 in 2025.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving

Heads-up notes

  • Spelling

    A respelling of Casey or Case.

  • Pop culture

    Kayce Dutton of Yellowstone.

Spelling variants

  • Casey
  • Case
  • Kaycee