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Cayden vs Patrick

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Cayden Rank #350
Patrick Rank #221

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Patrick more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Patrick mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin).

Are Cayden and Patrick boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Patrick is primarily a boy name.

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