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Cade vs Adam

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Christian Jewish Muslim

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#100
Total SSA Count
3,497
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Adam Rank #100

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Adam more popular?

Adam is more popular, ranked #100 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Adam mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin).

Are Cade and Adam boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Adam is primarily a boy name.

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