Cayce

♀ Girl

Pronounced KAY-see /ˈkeɪ.si/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' known too from Edgar Cayce. A crisp, breezy name, used for girls and boys.Low

In 30 seconds: A breezy spelling of Casey: Cayce means 'vigilant; watchful' (said 'KAY-see'). Crisp and unisex.

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Origin MediumIrish, English

MeaningA spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful,' known too from Edgar Cayce. A crisp, breezy name, used for girls and boys.

U.S. rank (2024)#12380 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1987

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,141

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cayce is a spelling of Casey, from the Irish surname O Cathasaigh, 'vigilant; watchful.' It reads crisp and modern, used unisex - which we note - rare in the U.S. in this spelling (said 'KAY-see').

It appears rarely, for both girls and boys. Rare, breezy, and crisp.

Did you know? Cayce spells Casey, from the Irish for 'vigilant; watchful' - a crisp, breezy name (also a famous surname, Edgar Cayce) used for both girls and boys, which we note (said 'KAY-see').

Overall data confidence 44%

References - Cayce — Casey variant; Irish 'vigilant'; unisex

Variations

CaseyKaceyKaycee

Nicknames

CayCee

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cayce mean?

Cayce is a spelling of Casey, from Irish 'vigilant; watchful.'

How do you pronounce Cayce?

It's said KAY-see /ˈkeɪ.si/ - one syllable in spelling, two beats in sound; stress falls on 'KAY.'

Is Cayce a boy or girl name?

Cayce is used for both girls and boys - we note the unisex use.

How popular is Cayce?

Cayce is a rare name in the U.S.