Reed vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reed

Boy #422 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"lives near reeds"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Reed Rank #422

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #422 for Reed.

Is Reed or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Reed at #422 in the United States.

What do Reed and Cade mean?

Reed means "lives near reeds" (Old English origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Reed and Cade boy or girl names?

Reed is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.