| Meaning | vigilant, watchful |
| Origin | Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Casey |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 5 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ca-sey |
Casey is an endearing name for a baby boy with Irish roots. Derived from the Gaelic word "Ó Cathasaigh," meaning "vigilant" or "watchful," Casey embodies qualities of alertness, intelligence, and adaptability. This name's rich history as a surname has paved the way for its popularity as a given name.
Boys named Casey often possess an inherent curiosity and keen observational skills. Their quick wit and ability to assess situations make them stand out in a crowd. Casey's versatility allows it to seamlessly transition from childhood to adulthood, perfectly complementing a range of personalities.
Notable figures like actor Casey Affleck and baseball player Casey Stengel have brought prominence to the name, solidifying its place in popular culture. Fictional characters such as Casey Jones from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles and Casey Novak from Law & Order: Special Victims Unit have further contributed to the name's appeal.
Choosing Casey as a baby boy's name is a tribute to a heritage rooted in vigilance and intelligence while bestowing upon him a name that carries a timeless charm.
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| Casey Affleck | American actor and director |
| Casey Stengel | American baseball player and manager |
| Casey Jones | American railroad engineer |
| Casey Kasem | American radio personality and voice actor |
| Casey Blake | American baseball player |
| Casey Mears | American race car driver |
| Casey Donovan | Australian singer and actor |
| Casey Wasserman | American sports executive |
| Casey Dellacqua | Australian tennis player |
| Casey Siemaszko | American actor |
| Casey Abrams | American musician |
| Casey FitzRandolph | American speed skater |
| Casey DeSmith | American ice hockey player |
| Casey Powell | American lacrosse player |
| Casey Matthews | American football player |
| Casey Mittelstadt | American ice hockey player |
| Casey Martin | American golfer |
| Casey Hampton | American football player |
| Casey Kotchman | American baseball player |
| Casey Novak | Law & Order - Special Victims Unit |
| Casey Ryback | Under Siege |
| Casey Kelso | That '70s Show |
| Casey Becker | Scream |
| Casey Seaver | Growing Pains |
| Casey Woodland | Another Cinderella Story |
| Casey Rhodes | Power Rangers - Jungle Fury |
| Casey Cartwright | Greek |
| Casey Blevins | Friday Night Lights |
| Casey Carlyle | Ice Princess |
| Casey Hughes | As the World Turns |
| Casey Jones | TMNT - Out of the Shadows |
| Casey Brinke | Doom Patrol |
| Casey O'Reilly | Ghost Whisperer |
| Casey Connor | The Faculty |
| Casey Shraeger | The Unusuals |
| Casey Cordero | Switched at Birth |
| Casey Affleck | Manchester by the Sea |