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Caydon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A spelling of Caden/Cayden — variously from the Irish, 'a spirit of battle; a companion' (from the surname Mac Cadain) and a modern coinage; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spirit of battle; a companion: Caydon spells Caden. Crisp, modern, and warm (said 'KAY-den'). Routes layered.
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Origin LowIrish, American
MeaningA spelling of Caden/Cayden — variously from the Irish, 'a spirit of battle; a companion' (from the surname Mac Cadain) and a modern coinage; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#10045 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2006
Total births (all-time)≈ 666

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200619982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Caydon is a spelling of Caden/Cayden — variously from the Irish, 'a spirit of battle; a companion' (from the surname Mac Cadain) and a modern coinage (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (said 'KAY-den').

In the U.S. it appears as a spelling of the popular Cayden. Rare in this spelling, a-spirit-of-battle at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Caden is variously 'a spirit of battle; a companion' (Irish) and a modern coinage — Caydon is a spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAY-den').
Overall data confidence 24%
References — Caden — Irish; routes layered

Variations

CaydenCadenKayden

Nicknames

Cay

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caydon mean?

Caydon spells Caden/Cayden — variously 'a spirit of battle; a companion' (Irish) and a modern coinage. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caydon?

It's said KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caydon a boy or girl name?

Caydon is a boy's name.

How popular is Caydon?

Caydon is a very rare spelling in the U.S.

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