Cayman
Meaning
"caiman, crocodilian reptile"
Origin: Carib/Arawak
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #5,417
- Total SSA Count
- 18
- Syllables
- 2
- Formality
- Casual
- Nicknames
- Cay, Kay
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"caiman, crocodilian reptile"
Origin: Carib/Arawak
"ruler of the people"
Origin: Germanic
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Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 vs #5417 for Cayman.
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Dedrick is more popular, ranked #5375 compared to Cayman at #5417 in the United States.
Cayman means "caiman, crocodilian reptile" (Carib/Arawak origin). Dedrick means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).
Cayman is primarily a boy name. Dedrick is primarily a boy name.