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Kayden
Meaning: modern (spelling of Caden) · Origin: American English · Gender: usually a boy's name
Origin & history
A modern American spelling of Caden, possibly from the Irish surname Mac Cadáin.
Nicknames
Kay
Variants & related names
Caden, Kaiden, Cayden
Kayden name art
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FAQ
What does the name Kayden mean?
Kayden means “modern (spelling of Caden)”. It comes from American English.
Is Kayden a popular name?
Yes — Kayden has been one of the most popular boys' names in the United States in the 2020s, according to US Social Security Administration baby-name data.
What are nicknames for Kayden?
Kay.
What are other forms of Kayden?
Caden, Kaiden, Cayden.
Similar names
Maverick · Jayden · Kai · Kingston · Kevin · Kieran
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Sources: standard name etymology references (e.g. Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names); popularity from US SSA and UK ONS baby-name data. Meanings of old names are often debated — where scholars disagree we say so.