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Kayce

Quick answerKayce is a modern English name derived from the initials "K.C." or phonetically from the letter "C," meaning "alert" or "watchful" in some interpretations, though it lacks classical etymological roots.

English (Modern) · Boy · 1 syllable

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#375
TrendRising ↑
Peak year2025
Syllables1
OriginEnglish (Modern)
LanguageEnglish (Modern)
CultureEnglish (Modern)
Letters5
Numerology9 Chaldean 3
Global rank#186

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Kayce

Kayce is a modern English name derived from the initials "K.C." or phonetically from the letter "C," meaning "alert" or "watchful" in some interpretations, though it lacks classical etymological roots.

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Etymology

Kayce is a modern English name derived from the initials "K.C." or phonetically from the letter "C," meaning "alert" or "watchful" in some interpretations, though it lacks classical etymological roots. The name is predominantly used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, with no significant historical or religious context beyond contemporary usage.

Kayce currently ranks #375 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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