Killian vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Killian

Boy #370 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"associated with the church"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Killian Rank #370

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #370 for Killian.

Is Killian or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Killian at #370 in the United States.

What do Killian and Cade mean?

Killian means "associated with the church" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Killian and Cade boy or girl names?

Killian is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.