Cayden vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

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Cayden Rank #350

Jay Rank #397

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Cayden or Jay more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Jay mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin).

Are Cayden and Jay boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Jay is primarily a boy name.