Sean vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sean

Boy #437 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Irish

Irish English American Scottish

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Sean Rank #437

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #437 for Sean.

Is Sean or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Sean at #437 in the United States.

What do Sean and Cade mean?

Sean means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Irish origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Sean and Cade boy or girl names?

Sean is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.