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King vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

King

Boy #343 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"king, ruler, monarch"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#343
Total SSA Count
1,001
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,260
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

King Rank #343
Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #343 for King.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is King or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to King at #343 in the United States.

What do King and Cade mean?

King means "king, ruler, monarch" (Old English origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are King and Cade boy or girl names?

King is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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