Blade vs Kage

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Blade Rank #4,201
Kage Rank #4,127

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4201 for Blade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Blade or Kage more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Blade at #4201 in the United States.

What do Blade and Kage mean?

Blade means "cutting edge of a sword or tool" (Old English origin). Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin).

Are Blade and Kage boy or girl names?

Blade is primarily a boy name. Kage is primarily a boy name.

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