Caden
English (Modern) · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Caden
The name 'Caden' is of uncertain origin, but it is most commonly interpreted as a modern variant of the Irish name Cáedín, meaning "little battle" or "spirit of battle," derived from the Old Irish *cath* ("battle") with a diminutive suffix.
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Etymology
The name 'Caden' is of uncertain origin, but it is most commonly interpreted as a modern variant of the Irish name Cáedín, meaning "little battle" or "spirit of battle," derived from the Old Irish *cath* ("battle") with a diminutive suffix. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly in the United States and Ireland, with no specific religious association; its modern popularity surged in the late 20th century as part of the trend for names ending in "-den."
Caden currently ranks #201 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2007.
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