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Adam vs Caden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Caden Rank #211

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #211 for Caden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Caden more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Adam and Caden mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Adam and Caden boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.

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