Dan vs Kadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dan

Boy #1,931 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"judge"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #1,891 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"rhythm, flow, cadence"

Origin: Latin

American English

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Dan Rank #1,931

Kadence Rank #1,891

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1891 vs #1931 for Dan.

Is Dan or Kadence more popular?

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1891 compared to Dan at #1931 in the United States.

What do Dan and Kadence mean?

Dan means "judge" (Hebrew origin). Kadence means "rhythm, flow, cadence" (Latin origin).

Are Dan and Kadence boy or girl names?

Dan is primarily a boy name. Kadence is primarily a boy name.