Cayden vs Damien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #345 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Greek

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Cayden Rank #350

Damien Rank #345

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Damien more popular?

Damien is more popular, ranked #345 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Damien mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Damien means "to tame, to subdue" (Greek origin).

Are Cayden and Damien boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Damien is primarily a boy name.