Candice vs Dena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candice

Girl #4,821 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"glowing white, pure, sincere"

Origin: Latin (candidus)

Cultural Roots

English American African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,821
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Candy, Candi, Candi

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Dena

Girl #4,802 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"judged, vindicated"

Origin: Hebrew 'Dinah'

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Arabic Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,802
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dee

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Candice Rank #4,821
Dena Rank #4,802

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 vs #4821 for Candice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candice ___

  • Candice Marie
  • Candice Nicole
  • Candice Lynn
  • Candice Ann
  • Candice Joy
  • Candice Grace

Dena ___

  • Dena Marie
  • Dena Rose
  • Dena Lynn
  • Dena Grace
  • Dena Claire
  • Dena Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Candice

Denise Monica Stephanie Brandon Derek

If you choose Dena

Lena Tara Mara Joel Seth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candice or Dena more popular?

Dena is more popular, ranked #4802 compared to Candice at #4821 in the United States.

What do Candice and Dena mean?

Candice means "glowing white, pure, sincere" (Latin (candidus) origin). Dena means "judged, vindicated" (Hebrew 'Dinah' origin).

Are Candice and Dena boy or girl names?

Candice is primarily a girl name. Dena is primarily a girl name.

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