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Kaydan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dən /ˈkeɪ.dən/High

Meaning: A -dan spelling of Caden/Kaden — variously from an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan ('a spirit of battle'), and the Arabic Kadin ('a companion'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A spirit of battle; a companion: Kaydan spells Caden — a modern favorite. Crisp, modern, and warm.
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Origin LowIrish, Welsh
MeaningA -dan spelling of Caden/Kaden — variously from an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan ('a spirit of battle'), and the Arabic Kadin ('a companion'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#4320 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births24 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 733

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201120012025

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

Kaydan is a -dan spelling of Caden/Kaden — a hugely popular modern name with layered roots: an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan, 'a spirit of battle', and the Arabic Kadin, 'a companion' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, modern name (nickname Kay).

It registers beside Caden. Rare in this spelling, a-spirit-of-battle-or-companion at the root, and modern.

Did you know? Caden/Kaden ties variously to an Irish surname (Mac Cadáin), the Welsh Cadan ('a spirit of battle'), and the Arabic Kadin ('a companion') — Kaydan is a -dan spelling, crisp and modern (the routes are layered, which we note).
Overall data confidence 50%
Behind the Name — Caden — routes layered

Variations

CadenKadenKayden

Nicknames

Kay

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If you like Kaydan…

Kayden— a fellow spelling
Kaden— a companion spelling
Caden— the base spelling
Kellan— shares Kaydan's Irish roots
Keenan— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kaydan mean?

Kaydan spells Caden — variously 'a spirit of battle' (Welsh), 'a companion' (Arabic), and an Irish surname; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Kaydan?

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

Is Kaydan a boy or girl name?

Kaydan is most often a boy's name.

How popular is Kaydan?

Kaydan is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Caden is more common.

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