Nicholas vs Caden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

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Nicholas Rank #117

Caden Rank #211

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #211 for Caden.

Is Nicholas or Caden more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Caden at #211 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Caden mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Nicholas and Caden boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.