Eric vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

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Eric Rank #252

Cayden Rank #350

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Eric or Cayden more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Eric and Cayden mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Eric and Cayden boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.