Little battle
Cadan is a modern Welsh name derived from the Old Welsh element 'cad', which translates to 'battle'. It is often considered a diminutive form, signifying a 'little fighter' or 'spirit of battle'. While rare in the United States, it shares linguistic roots with more common names like Cadogan and Caden.
Less common today
Cadan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,497 in 2007.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
