Barrett vs Cayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barrett

Boy #186 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bear strength, brave as a bear"

Origin: Germanic

Cultural Roots

English American Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#186
Total SSA Count
1,984
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barry, Bear, Rhett

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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
Nicknames
Cay, Cayd

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barrett Rank #186
Cayden Rank #350

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 vs #350 for Cayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barrett ___

  • Barrett James
  • Barrett Lee
  • Barrett Cole
  • Barrett Scott
  • Barrett Reid
  • Barrett Gray

Cayden ___

  • Cayden James
  • Cayden Michael
  • Cayden Lee
  • Cayden Owen
  • Cayden Blake
  • Cayden Reid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Barrett

Everett Sloane Piper Colton Greer

If you choose Cayden

Jayden Logan Riley Brooklyn Zoey

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barrett or Cayden more popular?

Barrett is more popular, ranked #186 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Barrett and Cayden mean?

Barrett means "bear strength, brave as a bear" (Germanic origin). Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin).

Are Barrett and Cayden boy or girl names?

Barrett is primarily a boy name. Cayden is primarily a boy name.

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