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Cade vs Marcus

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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Marcus

Boy #256 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"of Mars, warlike"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Roman English German Scandinavian African-American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#256
Total SSA Count
1,376
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Marcus Rank #256

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Marcus more popular?

Marcus is more popular, ranked #256 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Marcus mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Marcus means "of Mars, warlike" (Latin origin).

Are Cade and Marcus boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Marcus is primarily a boy name.

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