Candice

Q: What is the origin of Candice?

Candice is of Latin origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Candice?

According to the latest SSA data, Candice is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Candice a boy name?

Candice is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"White; Pure"

A modern English form associated with Candace traditions, it conveys purity imagery and became common in twentieth-century naming.

Themes:whitenessmodernlatinvariant

Unique Rare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Candice

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

Loading chart...

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Candice did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Candice Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Candice.

11 ideas

Canie

Nickname

Cand

Nickname

cany

Nickname

cand

Nickname

cie

Nickname

dice

Nickname

icey

Nickname

ndiy

Nickname

Similar Names to Candice

male

Anthony

AN-thuh-nee

“Priceless; Invaluable”

#44

|Latin

male

Andrew

AN-droo

“Manly; Strong”

#68

|Greek

male

Alexander

al-ig-ZAN-der

“Defender of Men”

#27

|Greek

male

Arthur

AR-ther

“Bear Man”

#105

|Celtic

male

Austin

AW-stun

“Great, Venerable”

#107

|Latin

male

Allen

“Handsome; Harmonious”

#573

|Celtic

male

Adrian

AY-dree-un

“From Hadria”

#72

|Latin

male

Angel

“Messenger”

#63

|Greek

male

Antonio

“Priceless Inestimable”

#180

|Latin

male

Alvin

“Noble Friend”

#791

|English

Baby Name Lists That Include Candice

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Candice, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

15 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Candice mean?

Candice means "White; Pure". A modern English form associated with Candace traditions, it conveys purity imagery and became common in twentieth-centu

What is the origin of Candice?

Candice is of Latin origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Candice?

According to the latest SSA data, Candice is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Candice a boy name?

Candice is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Candice?

Popular nicknames for Candice include Canie, Cand, cany, cand, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Candice?

There are many names similar to Candice in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginLatin, English

Syllables2

Length7 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withC

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Anton Antony Austen Antone Artis

Sisters

Antonia Alta Avis Augusta Adrian

Explore More Boy Names Like Candice

Candice has Latin roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Latin baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Candice appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Unique Baby Names and Latin Baby Names for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Traditional English Names and Names That Mean Miracle And Blessing for Boys and Girls.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Candice pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Candice beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.