Cade vs Connor

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Connor

Boy #136 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lover of hounds"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#136
Total SSA Count
2,606
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Con, Connie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Connor Rank #136

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 vs #272 for Cade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cade ___

  • Cade James
  • Cade William
  • Cade Thomas
  • Cade Lee
  • Cade Allen
  • Cade Michael

Connor ___

  • Connor James
  • Connor Patrick
  • Connor Michael
  • Connor Ryan
  • Connor Thomas
  • Connor Sean

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Connor

Finn Liam Declan Siobhan Aoife

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Connor more popular?

Connor is more popular, ranked #136 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and Connor mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Connor means "lover of hounds" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Cade and Connor boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Connor is primarily a boy name.

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