Little fire or fighter
Xaden is a modern American invention, likely created as a rhyming variant of popular names like Jaden and Hayden. It is often associated with the name Aidan, meaning 'little fire' in Gaelic, or interpreted as a variation of Zade. The name has gained significant visibility recently due to its use in popular contemporary fantasy literature.
About 128 boys were named Xaden in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A powerful dragon rider and love interest · Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
