Kaiden
BoyEnglish · English: /ˈkeɪ.dən/ — KAY-dən, two syllables with stress on the first.
Kaiden has a crisp opening and a softer finish: a modern English name in the Caden family, with an uncertain older meaning.
Origin
English
Pronunciation
English: /ˈkeɪ.dən/ — KAY-dən, two syllables with stress on the first.
No securely established literal meaning; a modern form of Caden.
Kaiden is a masculine name in modern English use, related to the spellings Caden and Kayden. Its exact older meaning is uncertain. Caden has sometimes been linked to an Irish surname, but that proposed connection does not give Kaiden a securely established literal translation. In English, Kaiden has two syllables, with a strong first beat and a lighter ending. The k gives it a clean, energetic start, while the final n softens the finish. That combination can feel lively and informal without sounding abrupt. It may suit a preference for a contemporary sound with both a firm edge and an easy flow.
Etymology: A modern English spelling variant of Caden. A proposed link between Caden and an Irish surname does not securely establish an older meaning for Kaiden.
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Name popularity
Latest year: 2025
Boys
Rank237
Girls
Rank8,599
Source
SSA records cover Social Security card applications, not every US birth. Names with fewer than 5 occurrences are omitted; gaps do not mean zero. Spellings are kept separate, except that SSA removes spaces and hyphens. Equal counts are ranked alphabetically. Ranks are calculated separately for boys and girls.