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
Cayman is more popular, ranked #5417 vs #9100 for Jalan.
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Cayman is more popular, ranked #5417 compared to Jalan at #9100 in the United States.
Cayman means "caiman, crocodilian reptile" (Carib/Arawak origin).
Cayman is primarily a boy name. Jalan is primarily a boy name.