Jay vs Kade

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 #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish

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Jay Rank #397

Kade Rank #346

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 vs #397 for Jay.

Is Jay or Kade more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Jay at #397 in the United States.

What do Jay and Kade mean?

Jay means "to rejoice, joyful" (Latin (Gaius) origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Jay and Kade boy or girl names?

Jay is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.