Cade vs Hector

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #381 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"to hold fast, to restrain"

Origin: Ancient Greek

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Cade Rank #272

Hector Rank #381

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #381 for Hector.

Is Cade or Hector more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Hector at #381 in the United States.

What do Cade and Hector mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Hector means "to hold fast, to restrain" (Ancient Greek origin).

Are Cade and Hector boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Hector is primarily a boy name.