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Caedon

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Pronounced KAY-den /ˈkeɪ.dən/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Caden, a modern American name variously linked to the Irish surname Cadán (a diminutive of 'cath', 'battle') or read as a coinage on the fashionable '-aden' rhyme (Aiden, Braden). The 'Cae-' spelling is stylistic.Low

In 30 seconds: Caedon respells Caden — a modern name sometimes tied to the Irish Cadán ('battle') and part of the big Aiden-Braden-Caden rhyme set. A crisp two-beat name.

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Origin LowIrish, English

MeaningA spelling of Caden, a modern American name variously linked to the Irish surname Cadán (a diminutive of 'cath', 'battle') or read as a coinage on the fashionable '-aden' rhyme (Aiden, Braden). The 'Cae-' spelling is stylistic.

U.S. rank (2023)#11035 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2005

Total births (all-time)≈ 410

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

Caedon is a respelling of Caden, a name sometimes traced to the Irish Cadán (from cath, 'battle') and sometimes read as a pure coinage on the popular -aden rhyme. The 'Cae-' spelling is a modern flourish.

It stayed rare — a few dozen boys a year at its mid-2000s peak — one boutique spelling within a very crowded sound family.

Did you know? Caden rode the enormous '-aden' wave — Aiden, Braden, Jaden — that reshaped American boys' names around the turn of the millennium.

Overall data confidence 56%

References — Caedon — Caden variant; Cadán/coinage route uncertain

Variations

CadenKadenCayden

Nicknames

CadeCae

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Caden— the standard spelling Caedon restyles

Kaden— a close sister spelling of the same name

Jayden— same '-aden' rhyme and era

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Caedon mean?

Caedon is a spelling of Caden, sometimes linked to the Irish Cadán ('battle') and sometimes read as a modern coinage.

How do you pronounce Caedon?

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

Is Caedon a boy or girl name?

Caedon is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Caedon?

Caedon is a rare spelling; the Caden family is popular, but this exact form stayed uncommon.