Xander vs Caden

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #211 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little fire"

Origin: Old Irish (Aodhán)

American English

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Xander Rank #216

Caden Rank #211

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 vs #216 for Xander.

Is Xander or Caden more popular?

Caden is more popular, ranked #211 compared to Xander at #216 in the United States.

What do Xander and Caden mean?

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

Are Xander and Caden boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Caden is primarily a boy name.