Cai vs Kadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Cai

Boy #1,906 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"rejoice, delight"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Chinese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,906
Total SSA Count
83
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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Kadence

Girl #1,538 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rhythm, musical flow"

Origin: Latin (cadentia)

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,538
Total SSA Count
139
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Kady, Kade, Dency

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Popularity Comparison

Cai Rank #1,906
Kadence Rank #1,538

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 vs #1906 for Cai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Cai ___

  • Cai James
  • Cai River
  • Cai Alexander
  • Cai Thomas
  • Cai Owen
  • Cai Finn

Kadence ___

  • Kadence Rose
  • Kadence Lynn
  • Kadence Grace
  • Kadence Mae
  • Kadence Jade
  • Kadence Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Cai

Nia Rhys Lena Beau Seren

If you choose Kadence

Melody Aria Lyric Brayden Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Cai or Kadence more popular?

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 compared to Cai at #1906 in the United States.

What do Cai and Kadence mean?

Cai means "rejoice, delight" (Latin via Welsh origin). Kadence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin (cadentia) origin).

Are Cai and Kadence boy or girl names?

Cai is primarily a boy name. Kadence is primarily a girl name.

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