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Peter vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Peter

Boy #192 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rock, stone"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek Dutch Scandinavian German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#192
Total SSA Count
1,889
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

12 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

Peter Rank #192
Cade Rank #272

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 vs #272 for Cade.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Peter or Cade more popular?

Peter is more popular, ranked #192 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Peter and Cade mean?

Peter means "rock, stone" (Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Peter and Cade boy or girl names?

Peter is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.

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