Janice vs Candace

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Janice

Girl #2,252 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Latin and French

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Girl #3,633 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"queen mother, great woman"

Origin: Meroitic/Ethiopian

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Janice Rank #2,252

Candace Rank #3,633

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

Is Janice or Candace more popular?

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

What do Janice and Candace mean?

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

Are Janice and Candace boy or girl names?

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