How to say it
KADE
/keɪd/
Masculine
Kade
Round; cask-maker
What it means
A respelling of Cade, an English surname of uncertain meaning, perhaps 'round' or 'cask.'
Kade is a K-spelling of Cade, an English surname whose meaning is not certain, with guesses running from 'round or lumpy' to a maker of casks and barrels. It also works as a short for Caden and Kaden. The single brisk syllable is the whole appeal, plain and strong. Said KAYD.
Popularity over time
peaked at #345 in 2024, currently #349 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–present. See where the names are moving
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- Spelling
A respelling of Cade; also a short for Caden.
Spelling variants
- Cade
- Kaide
- Caid
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