Caden vs Ian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Caden Rank #211

Ian Rank #75

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or Ian more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Ian mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin).

Are Caden and Ian boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Ian is primarily a boy name.