Cayden vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cayden Rank #350

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Derek mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cayden and Derek boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.