Caden vs Nicolas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Caden Rank #211

Nicolas Rank #184

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or Nicolas more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and Nicolas mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Caden and Nicolas boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. Nicolas is primarily a boy name.