Matthew vs Kaiden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Matthew

Boy #33 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"gift of God"

Origin: Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Italian Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#33
Total SSA Count
7,078
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaiden

Boy #207 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#207
Total SSA Count
1,708
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Matthew Rank #33
Kaiden Rank #207

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 vs #207 for Kaiden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Matthew or Kaiden more popular?

Matthew is more popular, ranked #33 compared to Kaiden at #207 in the United States.

What do Matthew and Kaiden mean?

Matthew means "gift of God" (Hebrew Mattityahu from mattan and Yahweh origin). Kaiden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Matthew and Kaiden boy or girl names?

Matthew is primarily a boy name. Kaiden is primarily a boy name.

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