Cayden vs Forrest

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #408 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dweller near the woods"

Origin: Old French

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Cayden Rank #350

Forrest Rank #408

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #408 for Forrest.

Is Cayden or Forrest more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Forrest at #408 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Forrest mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Forrest means "dweller near the woods" (Old French origin).

Are Cayden and Forrest boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Forrest is primarily a boy name.