Caden vs David

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #31 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"beloved, darling"

Origin: Hebrew Dawid from dod

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Caden Rank #211

David Rank #31

David is more popular, ranked #31 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or David more popular?

David is more popular, ranked #31 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and David mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). David means "beloved, darling" (Hebrew Dawid from dod origin).

Are Caden and David boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. David is primarily a boy name.