Cayden vs Gavin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #254 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"white hawk of battle"

Origin: Welsh

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Cayden Rank #350

Gavin Rank #254

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Gavin more popular?

Gavin is more popular, ranked #254 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Gavin mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Gavin means "white hawk of battle" (Welsh origin).

Are Cayden and Gavin boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Gavin is primarily a boy name.