Alex vs Caden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Alex Rank #205

Caden Rank #211

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Alex or Caden more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Alex and Caden mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Alex and Caden boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.