Kadence vs Reece

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Reece

Boy #455 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"enthusiasm, ardent"

Origin: Old Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#455
Total SSA Count
686
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ree, Rey, Reie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Kadence Rank #1,538
Reece Rank #455

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 vs #1538 for Kadence.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Kadence ___

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

Reece ___

  • Reece James
  • Reece William
  • Reece Alexander
  • Reece Thomas
  • Reece Owen
  • Reece Morgan

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Kadence

Melody Aria Lyric Brayden Jaxon

If you choose Reece

Owen Evan Finn Dylan Gwen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Kadence or Reece more popular?

Reece is more popular, ranked #455 compared to Kadence at #1538 in the United States.

What do Kadence and Reece mean?

Kadence means "rhythm, musical flow" (Latin (cadentia) origin). Reece means "enthusiasm, ardent" (Old Welsh origin).

Are Kadence and Reece boy or girl names?

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

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