Cayden vs Reed

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

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Cayden Rank #350

Reed Rank #422

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Cayden or Reed more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Reed mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin).

Are Cayden and Reed boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Reed is primarily a boy name.