Cade vs Edwin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Edwin

Boy #383 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rich friend, prosperous friend"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#383
Total SSA Count
850
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ed, Eddie, Win

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
Edwin Rank #383

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 vs #383 for Edwin.

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

Edwin ___

  • Edwin James
  • Edwin Charles
  • Edwin Allen
  • Edwin Albert
  • Edwin Lee
  • Edwin Francis

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose Edwin

Arthur Herbert Dorothy Mabel Florence

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or Edwin more popular?

Cade is more popular, ranked #272 compared to Edwin at #383 in the United States.

What do Cade and Edwin mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). Edwin means "rich friend, prosperous friend" (Old English origin).

Are Cade and Edwin boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. Edwin is primarily a boy name.

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