Banks vs Kade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Banks

Boy #367 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"one who lives near a riverbank"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#367
Total SSA Count
899
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Ban, Bay, Baie

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Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
986
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Banks Rank #367
Kade Rank #346

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 vs #367 for Banks.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Banks ___

  • Banks Oliver
  • Banks James
  • Banks Henry
  • Banks Alexander
  • Banks William
  • Banks Thomas

Kade ___

  • Kade Thomas
  • Kade Owen
  • Kade Elliot
  • Kade Hunter
  • Kade James
  • Kade River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Banks

Crew Sloane Lennox Palmer Scout

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Banks or Kade more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Banks at #367 in the United States.

What do Banks and Kade mean?

Banks means "one who lives near a riverbank" (Old English origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Banks and Kade boy or girl names?

Banks is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.

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