Little fire or son of Cadán
Kydan is a modern variation likely derived from the Irish name Cadán or the Gaelic name Aidan. It shares etymological roots with names meaning 'little fire' or 'spirit of the fire'. In some contexts, it is viewed as a creative blend of contemporary sounds found in names like Ky and Aidan.
Less common today
Kydan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #7,689 in 2009.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
