Cade vs Nicholas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Cade Rank #272

Nicholas Rank #117

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Nicholas more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Nicholas mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin).

Are Cade and Nicholas boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Nicholas is primarily a boy name.