Reed vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Reed Rank #422

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Cayden mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Reed and Cayden boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.