Caden vs King

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

American English African American

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Caden Rank #211

King Rank #343

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 vs #343 for King.

Is Caden or King more popular?

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do Caden and King mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin).

Are Caden and King boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. King is primarily a boy name.