Ian vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ian

Boy #75 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

Scottish British Irish American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Ian Rank #75

Cade Rank #272

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Ian or Cade more popular?

Ian is more popular, ranked #75 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Ian and Cade mean?

Ian means "God is gracious" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Ian and Cade boy or girl names?

Ian is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.