Cayden vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

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Cayden Rank #350

King Rank #343

King is more popular, ranked #343 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or King more popular?

King is more popular, ranked #343 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and King mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Cayden and King boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.