Cadan

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAY-dun /ˈkeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: A Cornish/Welsh name (linked to a 'battle' element) and, more often today, a modern spelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; routes uncertain, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A soft two-beat name: Cadan is a Cornish/Welsh name and a modern Caden-style pick (said 'KAY-dun'). Routes are uncertain, which we note.

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Origin LowCornish, English

MeaningA Cornish/Welsh name (linked to a 'battle' element) and, more often today, a modern spelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; routes uncertain, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2021)#11002 ↘ Falling

2021 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2007

Total births (all-time)≈ 322

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cadan is an old Cornish/Welsh name and, in current use, a modern Caden-style coinage. Which route applies is uncertain, which we note — soft and rare in the U.S. (said 'KAY-dun').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely. Rare, soft, and modern.

Did you know? Cadan is a Cornish/Welsh name (tied to a 'battle' element) and, more often now, a modern spelling on the Caden/Aidan pattern; its route here is uncertain, which we note honestly (said 'KAY-dun').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Cadan — Cornish/Welsh name / Caden-style coinage; uncertain

Variations

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Nicknames

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Kellan— a like soft Celtic pick

Declan— a like Irish C/D- name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Cadan mean?

Cadan is a Cornish/Welsh name (tied to 'battle') and a modern Caden-style spelling; the route here is uncertain, which we note.

How do you pronounce Cadan?

It's said KAY-dun /ˈkeɪ.dən/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Cadan a boy or girl name?

Cadan is a boy's name.

How popular is Cadan?

Cadan is rare in the U.S.