Jay vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Jay

Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Jay Rank #397

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Cade mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Cade boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.