Cadell
Meaningbattle · Welsh
- US rank
- #10,695
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #8,079 in 2011
6 babies were named Cadell in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1995–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Cadell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 285,714 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Cadell, 6 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Cadell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryCadell first shows up in US birth records in 1995, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 30 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2011, when it reached #8,079.
- MeaningIn Welsh, Cadell means “battle”. Our records link it to Celtic and Welsh roots.
About the name Cadell
Cadell is a boy name of Celtic and Welsh origin meaning “battle”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with C and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Cadell for boys from 1995 to 2025, in 16 of those 31 years. Its best year was 2011, when it ranked #8,079 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #10,695, with 6 babies.
Origin:Celtic namesWelsh names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 1.1 | 877,193 boys |
| 2000s | 2.3 | 427,350 boys |
| 2010s | 1.4 | 704,225 boys |
| 2020s | 1.1 | 937,500 boys |
Other spellings of Cadell
More Celtic boy names
- Unisex name: Owen · well-born
- Unisex name: Logan · little hollow
- Unisex name: Rowan · little red-haired one
- Unisex name: Nolan · descendant of Nuallán
- Unisex name: Cameron · crooked nose
- Boy name: Ian · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Gael · a Gael
- Boy name: Arthur · possibly bear
Questions about the name Cadell
What does the name Cadell mean?
Cadell means “battle” in Welsh.
What is the origin of the name Cadell?
Cadell has Celtic, Welsh roots in our records. Other Celtic names include Owen, Logan, Rowan.
Is Cadell a boy or girl name?
Cadell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Cadell?
Cadell ranked #10,695 for US boys in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 2011 (#8,079).