Cadence vs Percival

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
Percival Rank #1,765

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 vs #1765 for Percival.

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

Percival ___

  • Percival James
  • Percival Arthur
  • Percival Edward
  • Percival William
  • Percival Hugo
  • Percival Felix

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Percival

Gawain Lancelot Isolde Guinevere Arthur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cadence or Percival more popular?

Cadence is more popular, ranked #1036 compared to Percival at #1765 in the United States.

What do Cadence and Percival mean?

Cadence means "rhythm, musical flow, beat" (Latin 'cadere' origin). Percival means "pierce the valley" (Old French origin).

Are Cadence and Percival boy or girl names?

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

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