Candace

Pronunciation: [ k-AND-uhs ]

Boy Name #39,233 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Candace is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-AND-uhs.

Parents who love the name Candace often also consider Carrie, Catherine, Caroline .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #39,233
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie Candie

Also a Girl Name

Candace is also used as a girl name, ranked #3633.

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Carrie Catherine Caroline Callie Carolyn Cassie Catharine Carolina

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candace

Is Candace a boy or girl name?

Candace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #39233. As a girl name, it is ranked #3633. Candace is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Candace?

Candace is pronounced k-AND-uhs.

How popular is the name Candace?

Candace is currently ranked #39233 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Candace?

Common nicknames for Candace include Can, Cay, Canie, and Candie.

Is Candace a common or rare name?

Candace is an uncommon name, ranked #39233 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Candace

Candace is a boy name .

Is Candace a boy or girl name? Candace is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #39,233 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,633. Candace is more commonly used as a girl name.

Candace is currently ranked #39,233 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Candace include Can, Cay, Canie, and Candie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.