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Cade vs Atticus

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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Atticus

Boy #277 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"from Attica, man of Athens"

Origin: Latin from Greek

Cultural Roots

English American classical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#277
Total SSA Count
1,223
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Atticus Rank #277

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #277 for Atticus.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Atticus more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Atticus at #277 in the United States.

What do Cade and Atticus mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Atticus means "from Attica, man of Athens" (Latin from Greek origin).

Are Cade and Atticus boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Atticus is primarily a boy name.

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