Kieran vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kieran

Boy #441 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little dark one"

Origin: Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án)

Irish Scottish English

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Kieran Rank #441

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #441 for Kieran.

Is Kieran or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Kieran at #441 in the United States.

What do Kieran and Cade mean?

Kieran means "little dark one" (Irish Gaelic (ciar + -án) origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Kieran and Cade boy or girl names?

Kieran is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.