Cadence vs James

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Cadence Rank #1,036
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 vs #1036 for Cadence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cadence ___

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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cadence

Melody Harmony Lyric Reed Aria

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadence or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Cadence at #1036 in the United States.

What do Cadence and James mean?

Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Cadence and James boy or girl names?

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

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