Ann vs Cadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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Cadence

Girl #1,036 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"rhythm, musical flow, beat"

Origin: Latin 'cadere'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,036
Total SSA Count
242
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cadi, Cade, Cay

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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Cadence Rank #1,036

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Cadence ___

  • Cadence Rose
  • Cadence Grace
  • Cadence Lynn
  • Cadence Mae
  • Cadence Jade
  • Cadence Hope

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Cadence

Melody Harmony Lyric Reed Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Cadence more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Cadence mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin).

Are Ann and Cadence boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Cadence is primarily a girl name.

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