Cayden vs Malcolm

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Cayden Rank #350

Malcolm Rank #314

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Malcolm more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Malcolm mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Cayden and Malcolm boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Malcolm is primarily a boy name.