Barbara vs Cadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Barbara

Girl #860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"foreign woman, stranger"

Origin: Greek barbaros

Cultural Roots

English American German Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#860
Total SSA Count
313
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Barb, Barbie, Babs

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Barbara Rank #860
Cadence Rank #1,036

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 vs #1036 for Cadence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Barbara ___

  • Barbara Ann
  • Barbara Jean
  • Barbara Lee
  • Barbara Lynn
  • Barbara Kay
  • Barbara Jane

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 Barbara

Patricia Nancy Linda Judith Robert

If you choose Cadence

Melody Harmony Lyric Reed Aria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Barbara or Cadence more popular?

Barbara is more popular, ranked #860 compared to Cadence at #1036 in the United States.

What do Barbara and Cadence mean?

Barbara means "foreign woman, stranger" (Greek barbaros origin). Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin).

Are Barbara and Cadence boy or girl names?

Barbara is primarily a girl name. Cadence is primarily a girl name.

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