Caden vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

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Caden Rank #211

Adam Rank #100

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

Is Caden or Adam more popular?

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

What do Caden and Adam mean?

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

Are Caden and Adam boy or girl names?

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