Cayden vs Elliot

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #350
Total SSA Count: 963
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

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Warren Brandon Elliott Odin

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Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #150
Total SSA Count: 2,370
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cayden Rank #350

Elliot Rank #150

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Elliot more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Elliot mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin).

Are Cayden and Elliot boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Elliot is primarily a boy name.

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