Kadence
Meaning
"rhythm, musical flow"
Origin: Latin (cadentia)
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #1,538
- Total SSA Count
- 139
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Kady, Kade, Dency
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"rhythm, musical flow"
Origin: Latin (cadentia)
"servant, worshipper of God"
Origin: Hebrew
Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 vs #1942 for Obed.
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Kadence is more popular, ranked #1538 compared to Obed at #1942 in the United States.
Kadence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin (cadentia) origin). Obed means "servant, worshipper of God" (Hebrew origin).
Kadence is primarily a girl name. Obed is primarily a boy name.