Son of Cadan; battle
Kayden is a modern American invention, likely derived from the Gaelic name Cadan or the surname Mac Cadáin. While it follows the popular '-aden' rhyming trend, it is often associated with the meaning 'battle' or 'spirit of battle'. It has become a staple of 21st-century naming conventions in the United States.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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