Orion vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Orion

Boy #326 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rising in the sky, boundary"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English American Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#326
Total SSA Count
1,061
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Orion Rank #326
Cayden Rank #350

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 vs #350 for Cayden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Orion or Cayden more popular?

Orion is more popular, ranked #326 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Orion and Cayden mean?

Orion means "rising in the sky, boundary" (Greek origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Orion and Cayden boy or girl names?

Orion is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

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