Arlen vs Cadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlen

Boy #1,688 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledge, oath"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,688
Total SSA Count
99
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Arl, Ary, Arie

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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

Arlen Rank #1,688
Cadence Rank #1,036

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1688 for Arlen.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlen ___

  • Arlen James
  • Arlen Scott
  • Arlen Ray
  • Arlen Dean
  • Arlen Cole

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 Arlen

Marlowe Harlan Cora Vivian Dale

If you choose Cadence

Melody Harmony Lyric Reed Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlen or Cadence more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Arlen at #1688 in the United States.

What do Arlen and Cadence mean?

Arlen means "pledge, oath" (Irish Gaelic origin). Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin).

Are Arlen and Cadence boy or girl names?

Arlen is primarily a boy name. Cadence is primarily a girl name.

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