Cayden vs Erik

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #477 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cayden Rank #350

Erik Rank #477

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #477 for Erik.

Is Cayden or Erik more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Erik at #477 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Erik mean?

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

Are Cayden and Erik boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Erik is primarily a boy name.