Caden vs River

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Caden

Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Boy #112 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"flowing body of water, stream"

Origin: Old French

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Caden Rank #211

River Rank #112

River is more popular, ranked #112 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Caden or River more popular?

River is more popular, ranked #112 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Caden and River mean?

Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin). River means "flowing body of water, stream" (Old French origin).

Are Caden and River boy or girl names?

Caden is primarily a boy name. River is primarily a boy name.