News Celebrities Surprise! Julie and Zach Ertz Welcome Twins and Share Their ‘K’ Names The football player and former pro soccer player are now parents of three. By Anna Halkidis Published on August 28, 2024 Fact checked by Sarah Scott Close In what was a surprise to many fans, Zach and Julie Ertz announced the arrival of their twin boys. The former pro soccer player and her husband—aka the Washington Commanders tight end—shared the news via a joint Instagram post, along with an adorable photo of the twins lying close together. "Welcome to the world Kace and Kyren! The Ertz boys #twinning," the couple wrote as the caption. Along with their hats and stripes, the newborns are also #twinning with their "K" names. Here are their baby name details. GettyImages/Gilbert Carrasquillo/Contributor Kace Origin: Irish Meaning: Brave in battle, according to Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Case, Kayce, Kaycee, Kacey Famous Namesakes: Famous people have different variations of this name, such as country singer Kacey Musgraves and actress Kacey Ainsworth. Peak Popularity: Kace first appeared on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) top 1,000 baby boy’s name list in 2017 as the 872nd most popular one. It last appeared on the list in 2021 as the 874th most popular baby name. Kyren Origin: Persian, Irish Meaning: King, ruler; little dark one, says Nameberry.com Similar Names and Variations: Kyrin, Kyran, Kylan Famous Namesakes: Some well-known figures with this name include football player Kyren Williams, snooker player Kyren Wilson, and baseball player Kyren Paris. Peak Popularity: This name first appeared on SSA's top baby's name list in 2023 as the 940th most popular one. Zach and Julie, who married in 2017, are also parents to 2-year-old son Madden. Earlier in August, they celebrated the toddler's birthday with a family photo, writing, "Happy Birthday to the sweetest, most fearless, happy Boy! 2 years with our bestie. We love you Madden!!" Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit Sources Parents uses only high-quality sources, including peer-reviewed studies, to support the facts within our articles. Read our editorial process to learn more about how we fact-check and keep our content accurate, reliable, and trustworthy. Popularity of a Name: Kace. Social Security Administration. 2024. Popularity of a Name: Kyren. Social Security Administration. 2024.