Kage vs Ladarius

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Kage

Boy #4,127 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"shade, silhouette"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,127
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kay

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Ladarius

Boy #4,172 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"possessor of goodness, kingly"

Origin: Persian via African-American construction

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,172
Total SSA Count
26
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
La, Darius, Dari

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Popularity Comparison

Kage Rank #4,127
Ladarius Rank #4,172

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 vs #4172 for Ladarius.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kage ___

  • Kage James
  • Kage Cole
  • Kage Lee
  • Kage Alexander
  • Kage Thomas
  • Kage River

Ladarius ___

  • Ladarius James
  • Ladarius Malik
  • Ladarius Andre
  • Ladarius Lee
  • Ladarius Devon

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kage

Kai Sora Hana Ren Luna

If you choose Ladarius

Tamarion Destiny Brianna Marcus Jasmine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kage or Ladarius more popular?

Kage is more popular, ranked #4127 compared to Ladarius at #4172 in the United States.

What do Kage and Ladarius mean?

Kage means "shade, silhouette" (Japanese origin). Ladarius means "possessor of goodness, kingly" (Persian via African-American construction origin).

Are Kage and Ladarius boy or girl names?

Kage is primarily a boy name. Ladarius is primarily a boy name.

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