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Quade
♂ Boy
Pronounced KWADE /kweɪd/High
Meaning: descendant of Uaid, strongMedium
In 30 seconds: Quade is an Irish surname name meaning descendant of Uaid or strong one. A bold one-syllable name with Celtic heritage.
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Origin MediumIrish
Meaningdescendant of Uaid, strong
U.S. rank (2025)#2299 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births61 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,405
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
Quade is from the Irish MacQuade (son of Uaid), a surname that became a given name.
Quade has appeared in US birth records as a distinctive one-syllable masculine name.
Did you know? The Irish clan name MacQuade derives from the Gaelic Uaid — and it is the clean, punchy sound of Quade that has made it a standout modern masculine name.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name: Quade — name etymology referenceUS Social Security Name Database — U.S. popularity data
Variations
QuadKadeWade
Nicknames
Quad
Famous Bearers
- ★Quade Cooper (1988–present)New Zealand-born Australian rugby union fly-half who played for the Wallabies and the Queensland Reds.
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Frequently Asked
What does Quade mean?
Quade means descendant of Uaid, strong.
How do you pronounce Quade?
Quade is pronounced KWADE (/kweɪd/), with 1 syllable.
Is Quade a boy's name?
Yes, Quade is used as a boy's name.
How popular is the name Quade?
Irish surname; strong/Uaid meaning approximate.