Cayden vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Cayden Rank #350

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Riley mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Cayden and Riley boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.