Cade vs Alex

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #205 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of men"

Origin: Greek

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Cade Rank #272

Alex Rank #205

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Alex more popular?

Alex is more popular, ranked #205 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Alex mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Alex means "defender of men" (Greek origin).

Are Cade and Alex boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Alex is primarily a boy name.