Cayden

Meaning of Cayden

Cayden is thought to mean "battle" or "spirit of battle." It may also be related to a surname meaning "son of Cadán."

Cayden has Irish roots — browse every Irish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Cayden

Cayden has cooled off, slipping to #414 in 2025, down from a peak of #143 in 2009.

Notable people named Cayden

• Cayden Boyd
  American actor
• Cayden Lindstrom
  Canadian ice hockey player
• Cayden Primeau
  American ice hockey player
• Cayden Wallace
  American baseball player
• Cayden Christensen
  American football player

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Questions about the name Cayden

What does the name Cayden mean?

Cayden means cayden is thought to mean "battle" or "spirit of battle." it may also be related to a surname meaning "son of cadán.", and it comes from Irish origins.

Is Cayden a boy's or a girl's name?

Cayden is most commonly used as a boy's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Cayden?

In 2025, Cayden ranked #414 for boys, down from #349 the year before.

When was Cayden most popular?

Cayden peaked at #143 in 2009.