Denise vs Candace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Denise

Girl #1,898 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"devoted to the god of wine and festivity"

Origin: Greek

French English American

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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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Denise Rank #1,898

Candace Rank #3,633

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 vs #3633 for Candace.

Is Denise or Candace more popular?

Denise is more popular, ranked #1898 compared to Candace at #3633 in the United States.

What do Denise and Candace mean?

Denise means "devoted to the god of wine and festivity" (Greek origin). Candace means "queen mother, great woman" (Meroitic/Ethiopian origin).

Are Denise and Candace boy or girl names?

Denise is primarily a girl name. Candace is primarily a girl name.