Alan vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alan

Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Alan Rank #167

Cade Rank #272

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Alan or Cade more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Alan and Cade mean?

Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Alan and Cade boy or girl names?

Alan is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.