Brayden vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brayden

Boy #190 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"descendant of Bradán (salmon)"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Brayden Rank #190

Cayden Rank #350

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Brayden or Cayden more popular?

Brayden is more popular, ranked #190 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Brayden and Cayden mean?

Brayden means "descendant of Bradán (salmon)" (Irish origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Brayden and Cayden boy or girl names?

Brayden is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.