Companion; fighter; or from the marsh
Kaiden is a modern Americanized spelling of the Gaelic name Caden or the Arabic name Kadin. In its Arabic roots, it means 'companion' or 'friend,' while its Gaelic origins are often associated with 'son of Cadán' or 'from the marsh.'
About 1,476 boys were named Kaiden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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