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Cade

Quick answerThe given name 'Cade' is of Old English origin, meaning "round" or "barrel," derived from the word *cād* referring to a cask or barrel.

English · Boy · 1 syllable

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderBoy
US Rank#248
TrendStable
Peak year2001
Syllables1
OriginEnglish
LanguageEnglish
CultureEnglish
Letters4
Numerology4 Chaldean 4
Global rank#248

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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