Caden vs Ethan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #19 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"permanent, long-lived"

Origin: Hebrew

English American Jewish Christian

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Caden Rank #211

Ethan Rank #19

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or Ethan more popular?

Ethan is more popular, ranked #19 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Ethan mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Ethan means "permanent, long-lived" (Hebrew origin).

Are Caden and Ethan boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Ethan is primarily a boy name.