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Kayden vs John

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

John

Boy #21 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"Yahweh is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Irish American Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#21
Total SSA Count
8,047
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kayden Rank #125
John Rank #21

John is more popular, ranked #21 vs #125 for Kayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kayden or John more popular?

John is more popular, ranked #21 compared to Kayden at #125 in the United States.

What do Kayden and John mean?

Kayden means "battle, companion" (Arabic (Qaydan) origin). John means "Yahweh is gracious" (Hebrew origin).

Are Kayden and John boy or girl names?

Kayden is primarily a boy name. John is primarily a boy name.

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