Wells vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wells

Boy #377 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near the wells or springs"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank: #377
Total SSA Count: 865
Syllables: 1
Formality: Moderate

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Kevin Augustine Elian Sullivan

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Wells Rank #377

Cayden Rank #350

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #377 for Wells.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wells or Cayden more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Wells at #377 in the United States.

What do Wells and Cayden mean?

Wells means "one who lives near the wells or springs" (Old English origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Wells and Cayden boy or girl names?

Wells is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

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