Clifton vs Kadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Clifton Rank #1,756
Kadence Rank #1,538

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 vs #1756 for Clifton.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Clifton ___

  • Clifton James
  • Clifton Earl
  • Clifton Lee
  • Clifton Ray
  • Clifton Wayne
  • Clifton Douglas

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 Clifton

Randolph Wendell Gloria Shirley Douglas

If you choose Kadence

Melody Aria Lyric Brayden Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Clifton or Kadence more popular?

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 compared to Clifton at #1756 in the United States.

What do Clifton and Kadence mean?

Clifton means "cliff settlement" (Old English origin). Kadence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin (cadentia) origin).

Are Clifton and Kadence boy or girl names?

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

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