Declan vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Declan

Boy #131 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man of prayer"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Declan Rank #131

Cade Rank #272

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Declan or Cade more popular?

Declan is more popular, ranked #131 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Declan and Cade mean?

Declan means "man of prayer" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Declan and Cade boy or girl names?

Declan is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.