Kayden

Meaning of Kayden

A modern invented name, likely a variant of Caden, meaning 'fighter'. It could also be a combination of 'Kay' and 'den'.

Kayden has American roots — browse every American baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Kayden

Kayden has held fairly steady, sitting around #135 in 2025 after peaking at #90 in 2014.

Kayden as a girl's name

Kayden is also used as a girl's name. Kayden is a modern invented name, often considered a variant of Caden. It doesn't have a traditional meaning but is associated with rhythm and sound.

Notable people named Kayden

• Kayden Boche
  Professional Baseball Player
• Kayden Tokarski
  Professional Hockey Player
• Kayden Muller-Janssen
  Actor
• Kayden Gaul
  American football player
• Kayden Jackson
  Australian rules footballer

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Questions about the name Kayden

What does the name Kayden mean?

Kayden means a modern invented name, likely a variant of caden, meaning 'fighter'. it could also be a combination of 'kay' and 'den', and it comes from American origins.

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

Kayden is used for both boys and girls in the United States, which makes it a unisex name.

How popular is the name Kayden?

In 2025, Kayden ranked #135 for boys, down from #125 the year before.

When was Kayden most popular?

Kayden peaked at #90 in 2014.