Cade vs Kai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

Hawaiian Scandinavian Japanese American Chinese

✓ All Clear

Cade Rank #272

Kai Rank #76

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Kai more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Kai mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin).

Are Cade and Kai boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Kai is primarily a boy name.