Candace vs Gladys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candace

Girl #3,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen mother, great woman"

Origin: Meroitic/Ethiopian

English American African-American

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Girl #3,446 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"country; land"

Origin: Welsh

Welsh British American

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Candace Rank #3,633

Gladys Rank #3,446

Gladys is more popular, ranked #3446 vs #3633 for Candace.

Is Candace or Gladys more popular?

Gladys is more popular, ranked #3446 compared to Candace at #3633 in the United States.

What do Candace and Gladys mean?

Candace means "queen mother, great woman" (Meroitic/Ethiopian origin). Gladys means "country; land" (Welsh origin).

Are Candace and Gladys boy or girl names?

Candace is primarily a girl name. Gladys is primarily a girl name.