Cayden vs Hayden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Cayden Rank #350
Hayden Rank #154

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 vs #350 for Cayden.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cayden ___

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

Hayden ___

  • Hayden James
  • Hayden Michael
  • Hayden William
  • Hayden Cole
  • Hayden Luke
  • Hayden Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Hayden more popular?

Hayden is more popular, ranked #154 compared to Cayden at #350 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Hayden mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Hayden means "hay valley, hedged valley" (Old English origin).

Are Cayden and Hayden boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Hayden is primarily a boy name.

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