Damon vs Kade

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Damon

Boy #456 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"to tame, to subdue"

Origin: Ancient Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#456
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Day, Daie, Damkins

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Kade

Boy #346 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"round, barrel-maker"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
986
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Popularity Comparison

Damon Rank #456
Kade Rank #346

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 vs #456 for Damon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Damon ___

  • Damon James
  • Damon Alexander
  • Damon Cole
  • Damon Reid
  • Damon Michael
  • Damon Thomas

Kade ___

  • Kade Thomas
  • Kade Owen
  • Kade Elliot
  • Kade Hunter
  • Kade James
  • Kade River

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Damon

Stefan Klaus Elena Nadia Logan

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Damon or Kade more popular?

Kade is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Damon at #456 in the United States.

What do Damon and Kade mean?

Damon means "to tame, to subdue" (Ancient Greek origin). Kade means "round, barrel-maker" (Old English origin).

Are Damon and Kade boy or girl names?

Damon is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.

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