Malcolm vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Malcolm

Boy #314 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Scottish American British African-American Nigerian

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Malcolm Rank #314

Cayden Rank #350

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Malcolm or Cayden more popular?

Malcolm is more popular, ranked #314 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Malcolm and Cayden mean?

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

Are Malcolm and Cayden boy or girl names?

Malcolm is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.