Flint vs Kadence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flint

Boy #1,981 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"hard grey quartz, fire-making stone"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,981
Total SSA Count
79
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Fli, Fly, Flie

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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

Flint Rank #1,981
Kadence Rank #1,538

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 vs #1981 for Flint.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flint ___

  • Flint James
  • Flint William
  • Flint Alexander
  • Flint Robert
  • Flint Henry
  • Flint Thomas

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 Flint

Slate River Blaze Stone Reed

If you choose Kadence

Melody Aria Lyric Brayden Jaxon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flint or Kadence more popular?

Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 compared to Flint at #1981 in the United States.

What do Flint and Kadence mean?

Flint means "hard grey quartz, fire-making stone" (Old English origin). Kadence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin (cadentia) origin).

Are Flint and Kadence boy or girl names?

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

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