Kade

Kade for boys#349 US

The original Cade spelling developed from an Old English surname meaning "round", though it is also possible that it emerged as a name for someone who made barrels, or from the Old English Cada meaning "battle".

Combined with all the boys named Cade, Kayden, Caden, Kaiden, and so on, it might feel far more popular as a name than it actually is.

On a recent study of voter names by political party, more than 80 percent of the voters named Kade vote Republican.

Kade for girls#9757 US

Kade is shown here as a feminine name, though it has traditionally been more common for boys. It has multiple possible origins, including being a short form of names like Kaden/Caden (from Welsh meaning "battle") or deriving from the Old English word for a barrel maker. As a feminine choice, Kade represents the growing trend of adopting traditionally masculine or surname-style names for girls. The name has a strong, concise sound with its single syllable and crisp consonants. Its simplicity makes it easy to pronounce and spell while still feeling contemporary. While still relatively uncommon for girls, Kade offers parents seeking a gender-neutral option a name with both strength and modern appeal, fitting well with current naming trends that favor short, punchy names that work across gender lines.