Candler
Pronunciation: [ k-AND-uhl-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Candler first appeared in US Social Security records in 1953.
Over 50 babies have been named Candler in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Candler is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,354 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #38,354
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Candler
Candler is a boy name .
Is Candler a boy or girl name? Candler is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #38,354 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #43,424. Candler is more commonly used as a boy name.
Candler is currently ranked #38,354 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Candler include Can, Cand, Candy, Candie, Ler, Lery, Lerie, Cay, Caie, and Cankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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