Cade vs Eric

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

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Cade Rank #272

Eric Rank #252

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Eric more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Eric mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin).

Are Cade and Eric boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Eric is primarily a boy name.