Cade vs Riley

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

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Cade Rank #272

Riley Rank #229

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Riley more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Riley mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin).

Are Cade and Riley boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Riley is primarily a boy name.