Cade
Meaning of Cade
Cade is a four-letter firecracker that first rolled out of Old-English barns, where a “cade” was a stout wooden barrel—built to last and always full of good stuff. Toss in a dash of Welsh “cad” (battle) and you get a name that’s equal parts solid oak and fearless warrior, like a matador planting his feet in the sand. No wonder American parents have been scooping it up: Cade rocketed from a handful of births in the 1970s to well over a thousand in 2024, dancing around the 250-rank mark with the swagger of a salsa drummer hitting the downbeat. It feels crisp on the tongue—KAYD!—and its single syllable makes it the perfect wingman for longer middle names or grand family surnames. People hear it and picture a boy racing through sunlight, pockets stuffed with possibility, heart tuned to adventure. If you’re hunting for something short, strong, and irresistibly modern—with a whisper of old-world romance—Cade might just be the name that barrels straight into your corazón.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as KAYD (/keɪd/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
States Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Cade
| Cade Cunningham is an American NBA player for the Detroit Pistons who rose to prominence as a five star recruit at Montverde Academy, leading a powerhouse high school team and earning national player of the year as a senior. |
| Cade York is an American placekicker who won a 2019 national title at LSU and was a fourth round pick of the Cleveland Browns in 2022. |
| Cade Klubnik plays quarterback for the Clemson Tigers in American college football. |
| Cade Otton is an American tight end for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who played for the Washington Huskies and was a fourth round pick in the 2022 draft. |
| Cade Michael Horton is an American professional pitcher for the Chicago Cubs who played for the Oklahoma Sooners, was selected seventh overall in the 2022 MLB draft, and debuted in 2025. |
