Dan vs Cadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rhythm, beat, flow"

Origin: Latin via French

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Dan Rank #1,931

Cadence Rank #1,801

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1801 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Cadence more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1801 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Cadence mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Cadence means "rhythm, beat, flow" (Latin via French origin).

Are Dan and Cadence boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Cadence is primarily a boy name.