Elliot vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elliot

Boy #150 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is the Lord, from Elijah"

Origin: Hebrew via English

Cultural Roots

English Scottish American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #150
Total SSA Count: 2,370
Syllables: 3
Formality: Moderate

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Cayden

Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

Cultural Roots

American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #350
Total SSA Count: 963
Syllables: 2
Formality: Casual

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Elliot Rank #150

Cayden Rank #350

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elliot or Cayden more popular?

Elliot is more popular, ranked #150 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Elliot and Cayden mean?

Elliot means "my God is the Lord, from Elijah" (Hebrew via English origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Elliot and Cayden boy or girl names?

Elliot is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

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