Erich vs Kaydan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Erich

Boy #5,905 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"eternal ruler, ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse via Germanic

Cultural Roots

German Austrian Scandinavian Swiss American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,905
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Rich, Rick

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Erich Rank #5,905
Kaydan Rank #5,752

Kaydan is more popular, ranked #5752 vs #5905 for Erich.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Erich ___

  • Erich Wilhelm
  • Erich Karl
  • Erich Hans
  • Erich Friedrich
  • Erich Heinrich
  • Erich August

Kaydan ___

  • Kaydan James
  • Kaydan Lee
  • Kaydan Cole
  • Kaydan Ray
  • Kaydan Blake
  • Kaydan Tate

Sibling Name Ideas

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Klaus Dieter Helmut Gerda Ilse

If you choose Kaydan

Jayden Brayden Addison Layla Zayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Erich or Kaydan more popular?

Kaydan is more popular, ranked #5752 compared to Erich at #5905 in the United States.

What do Erich and Kaydan mean?

Erich means "eternal ruler, ever powerful" (Old Norse via Germanic origin). Kaydan means "battle, fighter" (Gaelic origin).

Are Erich and Kaydan boy or girl names?

Erich is primarily a boy name. Kaydan is primarily a boy name.

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