Cade vs Wade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Cade Rank #272

Wade Rank #341

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Cade or Wade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Cade and Wade mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin).

Are Cade and Wade boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Wade is primarily a boy name.