Credence vs Light

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Credence

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

American English Christian

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

✓ All Clear

Credence Rank #5,594

Light Rank #5,561

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 vs #5594 for Credence.

Is Credence or Light more popular?

Light is more popular, ranked #5561 compared to Credence at #5594 in the United States.

What do Credence and Light mean?

Credence means "belief, trust, credibility" (Medieval Latin (credentia) origin). Light means "illumination, radiance" (Old English (lēoht) origin).

Are Credence and Light boy or girl names?

Credence is primarily a boy name. Light is primarily a boy name.