Names That Mean Vigilant

  1. Kacie
    • Origin:

      English variation of Casey, Irish
    • Meaning:

      "brave in battle"
    • Description:

      A respelling of Casey, with a slightly softer look and a hint of classic Katie about it. It ranked in the US Top 1000 in the 80s and 80s, and the UK in the 2000s and 2010s. Less popular than it once was, around 100 girls are still given the name every year in the US, with actress Kacie Barrowman and TV personality Katie McIntosh being notable bearers.
  2. Eiran
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "watchful; vigilant"
    • Description:

      A variation of Eran, the name of one of Ephraim's grandsons in the Old Testament.
  3. Eran
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "watchful; vigilant"
    • Description:

      An under-the-radar Hebrew name, mostly used in Israel. In the Old Testament, Eran was one of Ephraim's grandchildren.
  4. Waker
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "watchful vigilant"
    • Description:

      A unique and intriguing occupational name that may be a suitable alternative to the popular Walker. Author J.D. Salinger's character Waker Glass is featured in several of his short stories.