Eric vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Eric

Boy #252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"ever powerful"

Origin: Old Norse

Scandinavian English German French American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Eric Rank #252

Cade Rank #272

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Eric or Cade more popular?

Eric is more popular, ranked #252 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Eric and Cade mean?

Eric means "ever powerful" (Old Norse origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Eric and Cade boy or girl names?

Eric is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.