Alex vs Kade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alex

Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

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Alex Rank #205

Kade Rank #346

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #346 for Kade.

Is Alex or Kade more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Kade at #346 in the United States.

What do Alex and Kade mean?

Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Alex and Kade boy or girl names?

Alex is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.