Cayden

At a Glance

Origin

American (modern coinage, spelling variant of Caden)

Gender

Boy

Pronunciation

KAY-dinListen

Cayden is a modern American name for boys, pronounced KAY-din, that emerged as a spelling variant of Caden. You may have run across the idea that it means 'little fire' as a form of Aidan, but that's not accurate — Cayden took shape as its own modern coinage rather than a descendant of Aidan, so the two names are linked only by how they sound, not by meaning.

Meaning & Origin of Cayden

Origin: American (modern coinage, spelling variant of Caden).

A common claim: Cayden is often said to mean 'little fire' as a form of Aidan. Actually: Wiktionary treats Cayden as a modern American coinage, a variant of Caden rather than a direct derivative of Aidan — so it doesn't carry an inherited 'fire' meaning. The link to Aidan is only phonetic.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Cayden

Popularity of Cayden

Cayden reached its high point at #143 in 2009, when 2,749 boys were given the name, and has since settled to #349 in 2024 with 963 boys.

Names Like Cayden

These names share Cayden’s style, era or origin.

• Braylen
• Caiden
• Casen
• Cayson
• Crue
• Jahmir

FAQ

What does the name Cayden mean?

Cayden is often said to mean ‘little fire’ as a form of Aidan. Wiktionary treats Cayden as a modern American coinage, a variant of Caden rather than a direct derivative of Aidan — so it doesn’t carry an inherited ‘fire’ meaning. The link to Aidan is only phonetic.

How do you pronounce Cayden?

Cayden is pronounced KAY-din (IPA: /ˈkeɪdən/).

Is Cayden a popular name right now?

Cayden peaked at #143 in 2009 and is ranked #349 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1990–2024.)

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