Frederick vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Frederick

Boy #424 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"peaceful ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English German Scandinavian French American

8 High Risk

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

✓ All Clear

Frederick Rank #424

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #424 for Frederick.

Is Frederick or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Frederick at #424 in the United States.

What do Frederick and Cade mean?

Frederick means "peaceful ruler" (Germanic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Frederick and Cade boy or girl names?

Frederick is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.