Cayden vs Karson

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #398 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"son of marsh-dwellers"

Origin: Old Norse/English

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Cayden Rank #350

Karson Rank #398

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #398 for Karson.

Is Cayden or Karson more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Karson at #398 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Karson mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Karson means "son of marsh-dwellers" (Old Norse/English origin).

Are Cayden and Karson boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Karson is primarily a boy name.