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Cayson

Boy name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Cayson: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Cayson is a modern name that has emerged in recent decades, likely as a creation from the popular -son suffix paired with the syllable Cay—itself a variant of Kay, or a respelling of Cason, which may trace to an English or Scottish surname meaning "son of the marsh dwellers." The name has no widely known famous bearers, but its fresh, crisp sound has made it a rising choice in Scotland and beyond, particularly among parents seeking a contemporary alternative to classics like Carson or Kason. Place connections are minimal, though the root "cay" shares an origin with the word for a small, low island. An interesting note: Cayson follows the trend of invented names that blend familiar elements, giving it the feel of a traditional patronymic while being entirely modern—a pattern seen in other Scottish favourites like Ayden and Finlay.