Kai vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kai

Boy #76 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"sea"

Origin: Hawaiian

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Kai Rank #76

Cade Rank #272

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Kai or Cade more popular?

Kai is more popular, ranked #76 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Kai and Cade mean?

Kai means "sea" (Hawaiian origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Kai and Cade boy or girl names?

Kai is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.