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Cayden
BoyIrish origin · /KAY-den/ · modern
Meaning: Fighter, spirit of battle.
Popularity 78/1002 syllables↓ Falling
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Today, Cayden is a popular, familiar name (popularity 78/100).
It is less common today than at its historical peak.
Cayden is a contemporary name derived from the Irish surname Ó Cadáin, which means 'descendant of Cadán.' The name Cadán itself is thought to come from the Gaelic word 'cad,' meaning 'battle,' giving Cayden the meaning 'fighter' or 'spirit of battle.' The name gained popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as part of the trend of using surnames as first names and the rise of names ending in '-ayden.'
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