| Meaning | companion, fighter |
| Origin | Celtic, Gaelic, Irish |
| Gender | gender neutral |
| Opposite gender | Kayden |
| Popularity | Popular |
| Length | 6 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Kay-den |
About Kayden
Strong. Modern. Unforgettable. This name commands attention from the very first syllable. Consider how it rolls off the tongue with effortless confidence—that smooth "K" opening into a dynamic, energetic sound. The name projects strength without aggression, making it perfect for parents who want their son to stand out. It's contemporary enough to feel fresh but has established itself firmly in naming trends, so your child won't be explaining his name constantly. The versatility is remarkable: whether he's a future athlete, artist, entrepreneur, or scholar, this name adapts seamlessly. It photographs well, looks sharp on resumes, and has that winning combination of being easy to spell yet distinctive enough to leave an impression.
Nicknames for Kayden
| Kay |
| Kayd |
| Den |
| Denny |
| KD |
Famous People Named Kayden
| Kayden Kross | American adult film actor |
| Kayden Boche | French model |
| Kayden Stephenson | American singer |
| Kayden Troff | American chess player |
| Kayden Jackson | English professional footballer |
| Kayden Hine | Australian rugby league player |
| Kayden Dowler | Canadian Paralympic swimmer |
| Kayden Dunfee | American actor |
| Kayden McCarthy | Irish hurler |
| Kayden Chan | Hong Kong actor |
| Kayden Alexander | American singer-songwriter |
| Kayden Coleman | American transgender activist |
| Kayden Lindsey | American alpine skier |
| Kayden Nguyen | Vietnamese-American model |
| Kayden Porter | American football player |
| Kayden Richards | American rugby union player |
| Kayden Verney | English professional footballer |
| Kayden Smith | American basketball player |
| Kayden Bennett | Canadian ice hockey player |
Characters Named Kayden
| Kayden Blackwell | from the novel "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James |
| Kayden Phoenix | from the TV show "Supernatural" |
| Kayden Fuller | from the movie "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner |
| Kayden LeMieux | from the video game "Assassin's Creed - Odyssey" |
| Kayden Roach | from the TV show "Teen Wolf" |
| Kayden Hawk | from the novel "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins |
| Kayden Brooks | from the TV show "Grey's Anatomy" |
| Kayden Asher | from the movie "After" by Anna Todd |
| Kayden Blythe | from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Kayden Bartlett | from the movie "The Fault in Our Stars" by John Green |
| Kayden Tierney | from the TV show "Riverdale" |
| Kayden Lane | from the novel "Divergent" by Veronica Roth |
| Kayden Hunter | from the TV show "Gossip Girl" |
| Kayden Emerson | from the movie "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer |
| Kayden Valdez | from the TV show "Shadowhunters" |
| Kayden Wolfe | from the video game "Life is Strange 2" |
| Kayden Pierce | from the TV show "Pretty Little Liars" |
| Kayden McMillan | from the movie "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner |
| Kayden Stone | from the TV show "The Vampire Diaries" |
| Kayden Rivers | from the novel "Thoughtless" by S.C. Stephens |