Caden vs Evan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Welsh English American Scottish

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Caden Rank #211

Evan Rank #143

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or Evan more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Evan mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin).

Are Caden and Evan boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Evan is primarily a boy name.