How to say it
KA · den
ˈkeɪ.dən
Masculine
Kaden
A modern coinage
What it means
A modern American name in the Aiden / Jayden rhyming family; sometimes tied to the Welsh Caden, 'spirit of battle.'
Kaden is a child of the great Aiden / Jayden / Brayden naming wave of the 1990s and 2000s, when the -aden ending was everywhere. It has no single ancient root, though some link it to the Welsh Caden, 'spirit of battle,' or an Arabic word for 'companion.' It runs in a thicket of spellings, Kaden, Caden, Kayden, Cayden, all said the same. Kade is the short.
How to spell Kaden
The standard spelling is Kaden. Common variants include Caden, Kayden, Cayden, but Kaden is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #92 in 2006, currently #328 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Spelling
Kaden, Caden, Kayden, and Cayden are interchangeable spellings.
- Nickname
Kade is the natural short.
Spelling variants
- Caden
- Kayden
- Cayden
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Kaden mean?
- A modern American name in the Aiden / Jayden rhyming family; sometimes tied to the Welsh Caden, 'spirit of battle.'
- What does Kaden mean in English?
- In English, Kaden means "A modern coinage." Kaden is a child of the great Aiden / Jayden / Brayden naming wave of the 1990s and 2000s, when the -aden ending was everywhere. It has no single ancient root, though some link it to the Welsh Caden, 'spirit of battle,' or an Arabic word for 'companion.' It runs in a thicket of spellings, Kaden, Caden, Kayden, Cayden, all said the same. Kade is the short.
- How do you pronounce Kaden?
- Kaden is pronounced ˈkeɪ.dən. Say it as KA-den, with the stress on the "ka" syllable.
- How do you spell Kaden?
- The standard spelling is Kaden. Common spelling variants include Caden, Kayden, Cayden.
- Is Kaden a boy or girl name?
- Kaden is traditionally a masculine name.
- How popular is the name Kaden?
- Kaden ranked #328 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.