James vs Kade

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

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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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

James Rank #5
Kade Rank #346

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #346 for Kade.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

James ___

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

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 James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

If you choose Kade

Chase Blake Brynn Sloane Reid

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James or Kade more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Kade at #346 in the United States.

What do James and Kade mean?

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

Are James and Kade boy or girl names?

James is primarily a boy name. Kade is primarily a boy name.

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