Candido

Q: How popular is the name Candido?

Candido is ranked #11972 in popularity for boy names.

Pronunciation: [ k-and-EED-oh ]

Boy Name #11,972 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Candido is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced k-and-EED-oh.

Parents who love the name Candido often also consider Aquino, Shakeem, Jeyco .

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Popularity Over Time

#11,972

Current Rank

Peaked 1966 Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,972
Total SSA Count: 8

Nicknames

Can Cay Canie Candie

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Kara Boy Italian/Celtic Heyder Boy Arabic Mccall Boy Scottish Gaelic Saveliy Boy Greek via Russian Aquino Boy Latin aqua Tan Boy Vietnamese Shakeem Boy Arabic

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Frequently Asked Questions About Candido

Is Candido a boy or girl name?

Candido is primarily used as a boy name.

How do you pronounce Candido?

Candido is pronounced k-and-EED-oh.

How popular is the name Candido?

Candido is currently ranked #11972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Candido?

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

Is Candido a common or rare name?

Candido is an uncommon name, ranked #11972 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Candido

Candido is a boy name .

Candido is currently ranked #11,972 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

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