Cade vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cade Rank #272
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cade

Cole Beau Tate Sloane Reese

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cade or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cade at #272 in the United States.

What do Cade and James mean?

Cade means "round barrel, lump" (Old English origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cade and James boy or girl names?

Cade is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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