Riley vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Boy #350 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)"

Origin: Irish (Cadan)

American

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Riley Rank #229

Cayden Rank #350

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #350 for Cayden.

Is Riley or Cayden more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Riley and Cayden mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Riley and Cayden boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.