Alex vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Cade Rank #272

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Alex or Cade more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Alex and Cade mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Cade boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.