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Caedmon

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAD-mon /ˈkæd.mən/High

Meaning: From the Old English/Welsh Caedmon — variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' (linked to cad, 'battle'); borne by Caedmon, the earliest named Old English poet; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A wise warrior; a battle chief: Caedmon is Old English/Welsh. Crisp, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowEnglish, Welsh
MeaningFrom the Old English/Welsh Caedmon — variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' (linked to cad, 'battle'); borne by Caedmon, the earliest named Old English poet; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#9868 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 933

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019992025

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

Caedmon comes from the Old English/Welsh Caedmon — variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' (linked to cad, 'battle'); borne by Caedmon, the earliest named Old English poet (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'KAD-mon').

In the U.S. it appears as a literary/vintage revival name. Rare, a-wise-warrior at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Caedmon is Old English/Welsh, variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' — borne by the earliest named Old English poet — a crisp, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'KAD-mon').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Caedmon — routes layered; the first Old English poet

Variations

CadmonCedmonKaedmon

Nicknames

Cade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caedmon mean?

Caedmon is Old English/Welsh, variously 'a wise warrior; a battle chief' (borne by the first Old English poet); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Caedmon?

It's said KAD-mon /kaed.mn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Caedmon a boy or girl name?

Caedmon is a boy's name.

How popular is Caedmon?

Caedmon is a very rare name in the U.S.

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