Cayden vs Colson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #355 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of Cole"

Origin: Old English patronymic

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Cayden Rank #350

Colson Rank #355

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #355 for Colson.

Is Cayden or Colson more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Colson at #355 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Colson mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Colson means "son of Cole" (Old English patronymic origin).

Are Cayden and Colson boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Colson is primarily a boy name.