Cayden vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cayden Rank #350

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Eric mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cayden and Eric boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.