Cade
English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Cade
The given name 'Cade' is of Old English origin, meaning "round" or "barrel," derived from the word *cād* referring to a cask or barrel.
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Etymology
The given name 'Cade' is of Old English origin, meaning "round" or "barrel," derived from the word *cād* referring to a cask or barrel. It is used primarily in English-speaking cultures, with no specific religious association, and gained modern popularity partly due to the character Cade Yeager in the *Transformers* film series.
Cade currently ranks #248 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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