Cayden vs Ellis

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"benevolent, kind"

Origin: Welsh from Hebrew Elijah

Welsh English American

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Cayden Rank #350

Ellis Rank #273

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Ellis more popular?

Ellis is more popular, ranked #273 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Ellis mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Ellis means "benevolent, kind" (Welsh from Hebrew Elijah origin).

Are Cayden and Ellis boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Ellis is primarily a boy name.