Cayden vs Maximus

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #331 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"greatest, largest"

Origin: Latin

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Cayden Rank #350

Maximus Rank #331

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Maximus more popular?

Maximus is more popular, ranked #331 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Maximus mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Maximus means "greatest, largest" (Latin origin).

Are Cayden and Maximus boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Maximus is primarily a boy name.