Kade vs Jay

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

American English Scottish

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Boy #397 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"to rejoice, joyful"

Origin: Latin (Gaius)

American English South Asian Universal

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Kade Rank #346

Jay Rank #397

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

Is Kade or Jay more popular?

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

What do Kade and Jay mean?

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

Are Kade and Jay boy or girl names?

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