Wade vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Wade

Boy #341 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"at the ford"

Origin: Old English

English American Welsh

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Wade Rank #341

Cade Rank #272

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #341 for Wade.

Is Wade or Cade more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Wade at #341 in the United States.

What do Wade and Cade mean?

Wade means "at the ford" (Old English origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Wade and Cade boy or girl names?

Wade is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.