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August vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

August

Boy #88 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, magnificent"

Origin: Latin (augustus)

Cultural Roots

English German Scandinavian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#88
Total SSA Count
3,876
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,260
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

August Rank #88
Cade Rank #272

August is more popular, ranked #88 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is August or Cade more popular?

August is more popular, ranked #88 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do August and Cade mean?

August means "great, magnificent" (Latin (augustus) origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are August and Cade boy or girl names?

August is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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