Cade
Cade is a boy name of English origin meaning “Round, barrel; gentle”, pronounced KAYD. It ranked #248 in the United States in 2025, given to 1,392 babies, and peaked at #201 in 2001. Common nicknames: Cade.
How popular is Cade in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Cade mean, and where does it come from?
Cade is a short, punchy English name that began as a surname. It likely came from a medieval nickname based on the word "cade," meaning a cask or barrel — possibly for a round or sturdy person — though it was also used affectionately for someone gentle or tame. As a first name Cade feels crisp and modern, a single strong syllable that sits comfortably beside Cole, Jace, and Beau. It has a subtle cowboy-cool quality that suits the current taste for rugged, no-frills boys' names, and it works equally well as a full name or a nickname for Caden.
How is Cade used around the world?
Cade is used in 1 languages worldwide, with 2+ international variants. An English surname, possibly from a word meaning "round" or "barrel," or a nickname for a gentle person..
TypeMale given name
Linguistic data: Wikidata (CC0). Variants and language usage may vary by region.
What are the nicknames for Cade?
Famous People Named Cade
- Cade Cunningham — American NBA basketball player
- Cade Yeager — lead character in the film Transformers: Age of Extinction
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Cade mean?
Cade is a boy name of English origin meaning "Round, barrel; gentle." Cade is a short, punchy English name that began as a surname. It likely came from a medieval nickname based on the word "cade," meaning a cask or barrel — possibly for a round or sturdy person — though it was also used affectionately for someone gentle or tame.
How do you pronounce Cade?
Cade is pronounced KAYD. Common variations include Kade, Caid, Cayde.
Is Cade a boy name?
Yes, Cade is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Cade.