Cayden vs Sullivan

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 #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Cayden Rank #350

Sullivan Rank #340

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Cayden or Sullivan more popular?

Sullivan is more popular, ranked #340 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Sullivan mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cayden and Sullivan boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Sullivan is primarily a boy name.