Cade vs George

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

George

Boy #123 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"farmer, earthworker"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

English Greek German Russian Spanish Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#123
Total SSA Count
2,890
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Georgie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
George Rank #123

George is more popular, ranked #123 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

George ___

  • George Henry
  • George William
  • George Edward
  • George Alexander
  • George Frederick
  • George Thomas

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose George

Charlotte Archie William Eleanor Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or George more popular?

George is more popular, ranked #123 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and George mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). George means "farmer, earthworker" (Greek origin).

Are Cade and George boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. George is primarily a boy name.

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