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Nicolas vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nicolas

Boy #184 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"victory of the people"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek French Spanish Christian English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#184
Total SSA Count
1,992
Syllables
3
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

Nicolas Rank #184
Cade Rank #272

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicolas or Cade more popular?

Nicolas is more popular, ranked #184 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Nicolas and Cade mean?

Nicolas means "victory of the people" (Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Nicolas and Cade boy or girl names?

Nicolas is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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