Derek vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Derek

Boy #258 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Germanic

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Derek Rank #258

Cade Rank #272

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Derek or Cade more popular?

Derek is more popular, ranked #258 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Derek and Cade mean?

Derek means "ruler of the people" (Germanic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Derek and Cade boy or girl names?

Derek is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.