Candace vs Janice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candace

Girl #3,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen mother, great woman"

Origin: Meroitic/Ethiopian

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Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

American English Australian

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Candace Rank #3,633

Janice Rank #2,252

Janice is more popular, ranked #2252 vs #3633 for Candace.

Is Candace or Janice more popular?

Janice is more popular, ranked #2252 compared to Candace at #3633 in the United States.

What do Candace and Janice mean?

Candace means "queen mother, great woman" (Meroitic/Ethiopian origin). Janice means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Latin and French origin).

Are Candace and Janice boy or girl names?

Candace is primarily a girl name. Janice is primarily a girl name.