Gentle or companion
Keaden is a modern American phonetic variant of the Irish name Caden or Kaden. While its exact roots are debated, it is most often linked to the Gaelic surname Mac Cadáin, meaning 'son of Cadán', or the word 'cadán' referring to a gentle spirit or companion.
Fewer than 5 boys were named Keaden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
