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Adam vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Adam Rank #100
Cade Rank #272

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adam or Cade more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Adam and Cade mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Adam and Cade boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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