Cade vs Derek

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Cade Rank #272

Derek Rank #258

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Derek more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Derek mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin).

Are Cade and Derek boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Derek is primarily a boy name.