Credence
Gender: Boy
Meaning: Battle, spirit of battle
Origin: Welsh/American
Popularity: Ranked #5908 in 2025 with 15 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Cadence, meaning battle, spirit of battle.
Similar names: creedence, creeden, cadence, creede, caidence, caydence, clarence
Name length: 8 letters
How common is Credence? About 1 in 221,900 babies born in 2025 were named Credence, or roughly 0 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Credence
What does the name Credence mean?
Credence means “Battle, spirit of battle” from Welsh/American roots.
What is the origin of the name Credence?
Credence has Welsh/American origin. The traditional meaning is “Battle, spirit of battle”.
How popular is Credence?
Credence ranked #5861 in 2025 — given to 15 babies that year.
When was Credence most popular?
Credence peaked in 2022 with 19 babies registered that year.
Is Credence a boy or girl name?
Credence is used for both boys and girls. In the records, about 87% of Credences are boys and 13% are girls.
Is the name Credence rising or falling in popularity?
Credence has risen 91 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5952 in 2020 to #5861 in 2025.
How long has Credence been recorded?
Credence appears in birth records across 12 years — from 2013 through 2025.