Xander vs Cade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Xander

Boy #216 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"defender of the people"

Origin: Greek

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Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

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Xander Rank #216

Cade Rank #272

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 vs #272 for Cade.

Is Xander or Cade more popular?

Xander is more popular, ranked #216 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Xander and Cade mean?

Xander means "defender of the people" (Greek origin). Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin).

Are Xander and Cade boy or girl names?

Xander is primarily a boy name. Cade is primarily a boy name.