Caiden vs Shayan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Shayan

Boy #1,749 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"worthy, deserving"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Persian Iranian South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,749
Total SSA Count
94
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Shay

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Caiden Rank #545
Shayan Rank #1,749

Caiden is more popular, ranked #545 vs #1749 for Shayan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Caiden ___

  • Caiden James
  • Caiden Michael
  • Caiden Lee
  • Caiden Thomas
  • Caiden Ryan
  • Caiden Cole

Shayan ___

  • Shayan Alexander
  • Shayan James
  • Shayan Michael
  • Shayan Daniel
  • Shayan Reza

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Caiden

Brayden Jayden Madison Brooklyn Kylie

If you choose Shayan

Dara Cyrus Aryan Layla Nadia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Caiden or Shayan more popular?

Caiden is more popular, ranked #545 compared to Shayan at #1749 in the United States.

What do Caiden and Shayan mean?

Caiden means "battle, warrior spirit" (Gaelic origin). Shayan means "worthy, deserving" (Persian origin).

Are Caiden and Shayan boy or girl names?

Caiden is primarily a boy name. Shayan is primarily a boy name.

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