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Kade vs Killian

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
986
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish French American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#370
Total SSA Count
884
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Kade Rank #346
Killian Rank #370

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 vs #370 for Killian.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kade or Killian more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Kade and Killian mean?

Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin). Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Kade and Killian boy or girl names?

Kade is primarily a boy name. Killian is primarily a boy name.

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