Cade vs Xander

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Cade Rank #272

Xander Rank #216

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Cade or Xander more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Xander mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin).

Are Cade and Xander boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Xander is primarily a boy name.