Cayden vs Jayme

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

Jayme

Boy #5,230 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Spanish American Portuguese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,230
Total SSA Count
19
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Jay

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cayden Rank #350
Jayme Rank #5,230

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 vs #5230 for Jayme.

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

Jayme ___

  • Jayme Lee
  • Jayme Allen
  • Jayme Scott
  • Jayme Dean
  • Jayme Cole
  • Jayme Reed

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cayden

Jayden Logan Riley Brooklyn Zoey

If you choose Jayme

Riley Cameron Taylor Jordan Logan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cayden or Jayme more popular?

Cayden is more popular, ranked #350 compared to Jayme at #5230 in the United States.

What do Cayden and Jayme mean?

Cayden means "battle (possible Irish Gaelic root)" (Irish (Cadan) origin). Jayme means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cayden and Jayme boy or girl names?

Cayden is primarily a boy name. Jayme is primarily a boy name.

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