Cade vs Conrad

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cade

Boy #272 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round barrel, lump"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#272
Total SSA Count
1,260
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Conrad

Boy #470 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bold counsel"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

German English Polish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#470
Total SSA Count
654
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Con, Connie, Cord

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Conrad Rank #470

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #470 for Conrad.

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

Conrad ___

  • Conrad James
  • Conrad William
  • Conrad Edward
  • Conrad Thomas
  • Conrad Alexander
  • Conrad Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Conrad

Oliver Edmund Benedict Cecilia Harriet

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Conrad more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Conrad at #470 in the United States.

What do Cade and Conrad mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Conrad means "bold counsel" (Old High German origin).

Are Cade and Conrad boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Conrad is primarily a boy name.

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