Kaiden
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Kaiden
Kaiden is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname Kaden or the Japanese name Kaiden (海電), meaning "warrior" or "from the battle" in Irish roots, and "sea" or "electricity" in Japanese.
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Etymology
Kaiden is a modern English name derived from the Irish surname Kaden or the Japanese name Kaiden (海電), meaning "warrior" or "from the battle" in Irish roots, and "sea" or "electricity" in Japanese. The name is primarily used in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States since the 1990s, with no significant historical or religious association beyond contemporary usage.
Kaiden currently ranks #237 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.
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