Raiden

Meaning of Raiden

Raiden means "thunder and lightning". It refers to the Japanese god of thunder, lightning, and storms.

Raiden has Japanese roots — browse every Japanese baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Raiden

Raiden is climbing again, up to #432 in 2025 from #448 in 2024 after peaking at #352 in 2022.

Notable people named Raiden

• Raiden Freeman
  American football player
• Raiden Hongo
  Japanese actor
• Raiden Patterson
  American mixed martial artist
• Raiden Barreiro
  Uruguayan footballer
• Raiden Tanaka
  Japanese sumo wrestler

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Questions about the name Raiden

What does the name Raiden mean?

Raiden means raiden means "thunder and lightning". it refers to the japanese god of thunder, lightning, and storms, and it comes from Japanese origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Raiden?

In 2025, Raiden ranked #432 for boys, up from #448 the year before.

When was Raiden most popular?

Raiden peaked at #352 in 2022.