Caden vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Caden Rank #211

Killian Rank #370

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Caden or Killian more popular?

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Caden and Killian mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Caden and Killian boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.