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Patrick vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Patrick

Boy #221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"patrician, of noble birth"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Irish English Scottish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#221
Total SSA Count
1,622
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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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

Patrick Rank #221
Cade Rank #272

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Patrick or Cade more popular?

Patrick is more popular, ranked #221 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Patrick and Cade mean?

Patrick means "patrician, of noble birth" (Latin origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Patrick and Cade boy or girl names?

Patrick is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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