Cade vs Silas

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Cade Rank #272

Silas Rank #81

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Silas more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Silas mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin).

Are Cade and Silas boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Silas is primarily a boy name.