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Kincade

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Pronounced kin-KAYD /kɪnˈkeɪd/Medium

Meaning: From the Scottish surname and place name Kincaid, generally traced to Gaelic 'ceann' ('head') with a second element read variously as 'cadha' ('pass') or 'caithe' ('battle'), so 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head'. Exact sense debated.Low

In 30 seconds: A rugged Scottish surname name: Kincade suggests 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head' (said 'kin-KAYD'). Bold and modern.

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Origin LowScottish, Gaelic

MeaningFrom the Scottish surname and place name Kincaid, generally traced to Gaelic 'ceann' ('head') with a second element read variously as 'cadha' ('pass') or 'caithe' ('battle'), so 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head'. Exact sense debated.

U.S. rank (2023)#11605 ↘ Falling

2023 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2002

Total births (all-time)≈ 216

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Kincade is a Scottish place-and-surname name, from Gaelic 'ceann' ('head'); the second part is debated, giving 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head'. It reads rugged and modern — rare in the U.S. (said 'kin-KAYD').

It appears only rarely as a first name in the U.S. Rare, rugged, and surname-style.

Did you know? Kincade comes from the Scottish Kincaid, a place and clan name from Gaelic 'ceann' ('head') plus a debated second element — 'pass' or 'battle' — so 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head'; a bold surname-style pick, its exact sense debated, which we note (said 'kin-KAYD').

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Kincade — Scottish Kincaid; Gaelic 'ceann' + debated element

Variations

KincaidKinkadeKade

Nicknames

KinCade

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Kincade mean?

Kincade is a Scottish surname from Gaelic 'ceann' ('head'); the second part is debated, giving 'head of the pass' or 'battle-head'.

How do you pronounce Kincade?

It's said kin-KAYD /kɪnˈkeɪd/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Kincade a boy or girl name?

Kincade is a boy's name.

How popular is Kincade?

Kincade is a rare name in the U.S.