Riley vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Riley

Boy #229 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"courageous, valiant"

Origin: Irish

Irish English American

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Riley Rank #229

Cade Rank #272

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Riley or Cade more popular?

Riley is more popular, ranked #229 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Riley and Cade mean?

Riley means "courageous, valiant" (Irish origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Riley and Cade boy or girl names?

Riley is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.