Spirit of battle or son of Cadán
Caden is a modern American favorite with roots in the Irish surname Mac Cadáin, meaning son of Cadán. It is also often associated with the Welsh name Cadwgan, which translates to spirit of battle. The name gained massive popularity in the early 2000s as part of the 'rhyming -aden' trend.
About 1,742 boys were named Caden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
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