Cayden vs Erick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

✓ All Clear

Boy #333 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever ruler, eternal king"

Origin: Old Norse

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8 High Risk

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Cayden Rank #350

Erick Rank #333

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Erick more popular?

Erick is more popular, ranked #333 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Erick mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Erick means "ever ruler, eternal king" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cayden and Erick boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Erick is primarily a boy name.