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Cayse

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYS /ˈkeɪs/High

Meaning: A spelling of Case — a short form of Casey ('vigilant; watchful', Irish) or an occupational surname ('a maker of chests/boxes'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Vigilant; watchful: Cayse spells Case. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KAYS'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA spelling of Case — a short form of Casey ('vigilant; watchful', Irish) or an occupational surname ('a maker of chests/boxes'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10049 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 75

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199819982024

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

Cayse is a spelling of Case — a short form of Casey ('vigilant; watchful', Irish) or an occupational surname ('a maker of chests/boxes'; routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAYS').

In the U.S. it appears very recently. Rare, vigilant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Case is a short form of Casey ('vigilant; watchful', Irish) — Cayse is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAYS').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Case — Irish; routes layered

Variations

CaseCayceKase

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cayse mean?

Cayse spells Case — a short form of Casey ('vigilant; watchful', Irish) or an occupational surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Cayse?

It's said KAYS /ˈkeɪs/ — one syllable.

Is Cayse a boy or girl name?

Cayse is a boy's name.

How popular is Cayse?

Cayse is a very rare name in the U.S.

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