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Evan vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Evan

Boy #143 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God is gracious"

Origin: Welsh form of John

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#143
Total SSA Count
2,526
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,260
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Evan Rank #143
Cade Rank #272

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Evan or Cade more popular?

Evan is more popular, ranked #143 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Evan and Cade mean?

Evan means "God is gracious" (Welsh form of John origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Evan and Cade boy or girl names?

Evan is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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