Donovan vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Donovan

Boy #505 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"dark warrior"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American Scottish

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Donovan Rank #505

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #505 for Donovan.

Is Donovan or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Donovan at #505 in the United States.

What do Donovan and Cayden mean?

Donovan means "dark warrior" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Donovan and Cayden boy or girl names?

Donovan is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.