Eitan vs Kaycen

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eitan

Boy #1,122 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"permanent, steadfast"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Israeli Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,122
Total SSA Count
190
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eiti

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Kaycen

Boy #1,214 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"vigilant, watchful"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (Casey)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,214
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Kay, Kace

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Eitan Rank #1,122
Kaycen Rank #1,214

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 vs #1214 for Kaycen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Eitan ___

  • Eitan David
  • Eitan Michael
  • Eitan Joseph
  • Eitan Ariel
  • Eitan Samuel
  • Eitan Noah

Kaycen ___

  • Kaycen James
  • Kaycen Lee
  • Kaycen Michael
  • Kaycen Blake
  • Kaycen Cole
  • Kaycen Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Eitan

Noam Ariel Maya Tamar Avi

If you choose Kaycen

Brayden Jaxon Paisley Raelyn Kyler

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Eitan or Kaycen more popular?

Eitan is more popular, ranked #1122 compared to Kaycen at #1214 in the United States.

What do Eitan and Kaycen mean?

Eitan means "permanent, steadfast" (Hebrew origin). Kaycen means "vigilant, watchful" (Irish Gaelic (Casey) origin).

Are Eitan and Kaycen boy or girl names?

Eitan is primarily a boy name. Kaycen is primarily a boy name.

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