Silas vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Silas

Boy #81 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"of the forest"

Origin: Latin (Silvanus)

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Silas Rank #81

Cade Rank #272

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Silas or Cade more popular?

Silas is more popular, ranked #81 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Silas and Cade mean?

Silas means "of the forest" (Latin (Silvanus) origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Silas and Cade boy or girl names?

Silas is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.