Nicholas vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicholas

Boy #117 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"people's champion, victorious"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Nicholas Rank #117

Cade Rank #272

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Nicholas or Cade more popular?

Nicholas is more popular, ranked #117 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Nicholas and Cade mean?

Nicholas means "people's champion, victorious" (Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Nicholas and Cade boy or girl names?

Nicholas is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.