UK boy's name
Kaedon
Masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "fighter, warrior".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Kaedon is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Kaedon popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4789, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 6 births.
This profile covers 31 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 31 living people in the UK are called Kaedon. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Kaedon ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2009, when 6 boys were registered as Kaedon.
- • About 31 living people in the UK are estimated to have Kaedon as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4789
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2009
6 births
Estimated living
31
2026
Meaning
What does Kaedon mean?
The name Kaedon is a relatively modern invention, believed to have originated in the late 20th century. Its precise origins are somewhat unclear, but it is thought to be a combination of the Greek name Caedon and the Scottish name Aidan. Caedon is derived from the Greek word "kaidos," meaning "to burn or kindle," while Aidan is a Gaelic name meaning "little fire" or "fiery one."
This blending of Greek and Gaelic roots has led to speculation that the name Kaedon was created as a unique and contemporary spin on these more traditional names, possibly with the intention of capturing a sense of energy, passion, or fiery spirit. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly reference the name Kaedon.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Kaedon seem to date back to the late 1980s or early 1990s, with some of the first instances appearing in birth records and census data from the United States and Canada. While the name was initially quite rare, it gradually grew in popularity over the following decades, particularly in English-speaking countries.
Throughout history, there are a few notable individuals who have borne the name Kaedon, though their fame is relatively modest. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name is Kaedon Yeager (born 1985), an American artist and illustrator known for his work in comic books and graphic novels. Another example is Kaedon Leddin (born 1992), a Canadian professional ice hockey player who has played in various minor leagues.
Other individuals who have carried the name Kaedon include Kaedon Saunders (born 1998), an American college basketball player for the University of South Dakota; Kaedon Lara (born 2002), a young American actor who has appeared in several television shows and films; and Kaedon Lowe (born 1995), a Canadian professional soccer player who has played for various clubs in the United States and Canada.
While the name Kaedon has gained some popularity in recent decades, particularly in North America, it remains a relatively uncommon and modern choice, with its roots tracing back to the late 20th century and a blending of Greek and Gaelic influences.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Kaedon over time
The chart below shows babies named Kaedon registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Kaedon, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Kaedon by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Kaedon was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4789 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3658 | 14 | 3 |
| 2000s | #3443 | 14 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Kaedon
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- Kyle 28,463
- Kai 24,432
- Kian 17,666
- Kayden 8,305
- Kevin 7,927
- Kane 7,149
- Kaiden 5,762
- Kieron 4,547
- Kacper 4,366
- Kye 4,012
- Kit 3,529
FAQ
Kaedon: questions and answers
How popular is the name Kaedon in the UK right now?
In 2022, Kaedon was ranked #4789 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Kaedon most popular?
The peak year on record was 2009, with 6 babies registered as Kaedon in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Kaedon?
Masculine name of Scottish origin meaning "fighter, warrior".
How many people are called Kaedon in the UK?
A total of 31 babies have been registered as Kaedon across the 7 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.