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Kadan

Gender
Male
Meaning
Companion.
Origin
Japanese

Kadan Popularity Snapshot

Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 489 baby boys have been named Kadan. The name peaked in 2006 with 44 US births that year (rank #2681).

Top States for Kadan

Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Kadan births are: Oregon (5), Texas (5).

Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Kadan

If you like Kadan's Japanese origin, consider these related names: Aiko, Akeno, Aki, Akiko, Akina. Browse all Japanese names →

5-Letter Names Starting with K

Names with Kadan's exact length and starting letter: Kaage, Kacee, Kacey, Kacia, Kacie.

Quick Facts About Kadan

167
Japanese baby names in our dictionary
79
Japanese male names
246
5-letter K-names in our dictionary
476
K-male names total
Not in registry
US SSA records — name appears fewer than 5 times in any year

Variant Forms

NameMeaningGenderOrigin
Caden Little Fighter. Female American
Cayden Fighter. Spirt Of Battle. Male Gaelic
Kadin Companion Male Arabic
Kaidan Rebel/Fighter/Spirit Of Battle Male English
Kaiden Warrior Male Celtic
Kayden "Variation Of Kadin, Friend, Companion" Male Arabic
Kaydin "Fighter Or Companion. Variant Of Kaden, Caden, Caiden, Kaiden." Male Welsh

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Compare Kadan to Other Popular Names

Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Kadan against today's most popular boys-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).

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