Cade vs Alan

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #167 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"handsome"

Origin: Celtic

English Scottish French Breton

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Cade Rank #272

Alan Rank #167

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Alan more popular?

Alan is more popular, ranked #167 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Alan mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Alan means "handsome" (Celtic origin).

Are Cade and Alan boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Alan is primarily a boy name.