Cayden vs Donovan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Cayden Rank #350

Donovan Rank #505

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Cayden or Donovan more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Donovan mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cayden and Donovan boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Donovan is primarily a boy name.