Cadence vs Pax

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Cadence Rank #1,036
Pax Rank #1,983

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1983 for Pax.

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

Pax ___

  • Pax James
  • Pax Oliver
  • Pax Elliot
  • Pax Benjamin
  • Pax Theodore
  • Pax Alexander

Sibling Name Ideas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadence or Pax more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Pax at #1983 in the United States.

What do Cadence and Pax mean?

Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin). Pax means "peace" (Latin origin).

Are Cadence and Pax boy or girl names?

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

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