Bernice vs Candace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Bernice

Girl #3,814 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"bringer of victory"

Origin: Greek

English American Jewish Greek

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Girl #3,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen mother, great woman"

Origin: Meroitic/Ethiopian

English American African-American

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Bernice Rank #3,814

Candace Rank #3,633

Candace is more popular, ranked #3633 vs #3814 for Bernice.

Is Bernice or Candace more popular?

Candace is more popular, ranked #3633 compared to Bernice at #3814 in the United States.

What do Bernice and Candace mean?

Bernice means "bringer of victory" (Greek origin). Candace means "queen mother, great woman" (Meroitic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Bernice and Candace boy or girl names?

Bernice is primarily a girl name. Candace is primarily a girl name.