Light vs Credence

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Light

Boy #5,561 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"illumination, radiance"

Origin: Old English (lēoht)

English Modern Spiritual

✓ All Clear

Boy #5,594 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"belief, trust, credibility"

Origin: Medieval Latin (credentia)

American English Christian

✓ All Clear

Light Rank #5,561

Credence Rank #5,594

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

Is Light or Credence more popular?

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

What do Light and Credence mean?

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

Are Light and Credence boy or girl names?

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