Cadain vs Steven
Cadain and Stevencompared on official birth-registration statistics and Namewise's recorded data. This page states what each name's record shows — it never picks a winner or scores one name against the other.
Head to head
Ranks are only compared within one published list and one year. Two ranks from different years, from a boys' and a girls' list, or from different registrars are not comparable, so they are not placed side by side.
Northern Ireland · Boys
In 2022, Cadain was ranked #311 and Steven #414 among boys in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland · Boys
In 2017, Cadain was ranked #610 and Steven #495 among boys in Republic of Ireland.
Where to go next
Comparisons that share a name, a rule or a published list with this one. Each is an existing comparison page with its own evidence — nothing here says these pairs are alike.
Other comparisons involving Steven
Pairs where Steven shares a published list with another name, each measured inside one registrar's own list.
- Steven vs Ross
In 1996 they stood at #73 and #68 in England and Wales · Boys, 5 places apart; by 2024 they were #800 and #3254.
Steven · Ross · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Craig vs Steven
In 1996 they stood at #81 and #73 in England and Wales · Boys, 8 places apart; by 2024 they were #2263 and #800.
Craig · Steven · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Patrick vs Steven
In 1996 they stood at #66 and #73 in England and Wales · Boys, 7 places apart; by 2024 they were #120 and #800.
Patrick · Steven · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
- Steven vs Tyler
In 1996 they stood at #73 and #67 in England and Wales · Boys, 6 places apart; by 2024 they were #800 and #213.
Steven · Tyler · 29 shared years, 1996–2024 · Started together, ended far apart
Side by side
| Field | Cadain | Steven |
|---|---|---|
| Record type | Official statistical record (evidence-only) | Official statistical record (evidence-only) |
| Gender usage | male | male |
| Meaning | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Origin | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Pronunciation | Not yet recorded | |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| Common variants / nicknames | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Recorded regional usage | GB-NIR, IE | AU-NSW, GB-ENW, GB-NIR, GB-SCT, IE, NO, NZ |
| Most recent popularity observation | Northern Ireland · Boys #278 (2024) | Republic of Ireland · Boys #829 (2025) |
| Pronunciation clarity (demonstration score) | Not yet recorded | Not yet recorded |
| Spelling simplicity (demonstration score) | 88/100 | 88/100 |
| International familiarity (demonstration score) | 60/100 | 100/100 |
| Data Confidence | medium | medium |
What the data shows
- Cadain and Steven both have 2 syllables.
- Both names have recorded usage in GB-NIR, IE.
How each name got here
Cadain
Popularity journey
First recorded2015
First recorded at #342 among boys in Northern Ireland in 2015 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Northern Ireland · Boys
Highest recorded2015–2024
Highest recorded position: #186 among boys in Northern Ireland, in 2017 (recorded 2015–2024).
Northern Ireland · Boys
Most recent2024
Most recently recorded at #278 among boys in Northern Ireland, in 2024.
Northern Ireland · Boys
Steven
Popularity journey
First recorded1946
First recorded at #363 among boys in Norway in 1946 — the earliest year that source publishes this name, not necessarily the earliest it was used.
Norway · Boys
Highest recorded1952–2000
Highest recorded position: #12 among boys in New South Wales, Australia, in 1961 (recorded 1952–2000).
New South Wales, Australia · Boys
Most recent2025
Most recently recorded at #829 among boys in Republic of Ireland, in 2025.
Republic of Ireland · Boys