Meaning: Its source is Cathasaigh, a Gaelic name meaning "Alert."

Origin: "Cathasaigh."

Narrative: The popularity of this name owes a great deal to American railroad engineer Casey Jones (1863-1900), who sacrificed his life to save his passengers in an incident memorialized in legend and song. He was born Johnathan Luther Jones, and derived his famous nickname from his hometown of Cayce, Kentucky.