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Cayde

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAYD /keɪd/Low

Meaning: Round, barrel; short and stoutLow

In 30 seconds: Cayde is a modern spelling variant of Cade, from the Old French cade meaning a barrel or cask, or possibly from the Gaelic cadha meaning round hill. A one-syllable name with a cool, contemporary edge.
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Origin LowEnglish, Old French
MeaningRound, barrel; short and stout
U.S. rank (2025)#1409 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births129 boys (0.01% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,674

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919962025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Cayde is a variant of Cade, from the Old French cade meaning barrel or cask, or from the Welsh/Gaelic cadha meaning hill. As a given name it has been used in English-speaking countries since the 19th century. The Cayde spelling is a modern creative variant.

Cayde emerged as a spelling variant in the 21st century, partly through the video game Destiny's character Cayde-6. It fits the trend of one-syllable names with alternative spellings that give a familiar sound a fresh visual identity.

Did you know? The name Cade/Cayde gained pop culture boost from the video game franchise Destiny, where Cayde-6 was a beloved Hunter Vanguard character voiced by Nathan Fillion — making this spelling particularly associated with gaming culture.
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name: Cade

Variations

CadeKadeKaydeCaid

Nicknames

Cay

Famous Bearers

  • ★Cayde-6 (fictional)
    Popular Hunter Vanguard character in the Destiny video game series

If you like Cayde…

Cade— Root spelling of same name
Kade— K-spelling variant of same sound
Kane— One-syllable masculine name of same modern appeal
Tate— One-syllable surname name of same crisp feel

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Frequently Asked

What does Cayde mean?

Cayde means round or barrel from the Old French cade, a variant spelling of Cade.

Where does the Cayde spelling come from?

Cayde is a modern creative variant of Cade. The spelling gained recognition partly through the Destiny video game character Cayde-6.

How do you pronounce Cayde?

Cayde is pronounced KAYD, a single syllable.

What names are similar to Cayde?

Similar one-syllable names include Cade, Kade, Kane, and Tate.

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