Sullivan vs Caden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sullivan

Boy #340 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"descendant of the dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish American English

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Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Sullivan Rank #340

Caden Rank #211

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 vs #340 for Sullivan.

Is Sullivan or Caden more popular?

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 compared to Sullivan at #340 in the United States.

What do Sullivan and Caden mean?

Sullivan means "descendant of the dark one" (Irish Gaelic origin). Caden means "little fire" (Old Irish (Aodhán) origin).

Are Sullivan and Caden boy or girl names?

Sullivan is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.