Cadence

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English word name

"rhythm, beat"

Cadence Origin and Meaning

The name Cadence is a boy's name meaning "rhythm, beat".

A once trendy name for girls but that's now in decline, this musical option has actually been slowly and quietly on the rise as a masculine option. Given to 115 boys in 2023, compared to 75 in 2017, it could be an alternative to Caleb or Caiden with a hint of creative flair about it.

Popularity of the name Cadence

• 1335 Nameberry 2025
• 522 Unique 2023
• 128 Unisex 2021

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