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Knox vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Knox

Boy #209 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round hill"

Origin: Old English/Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#209
Total SSA Count
1,701
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

Knox Rank #209
Cade Rank #272

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Knox or Cade more popular?

Knox is more popular, ranked #209 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Knox and Cade mean?

Knox means "round hill" (Old English/Scottish origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Knox and Cade boy or girl names?

Knox is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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