Candice vs James

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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James

Boy #5 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"supplanter, one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5
Total SSA Count
11,793
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Jim, Jimmy, Jamie

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Candice Rank #4,821
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

  • James Alexander
  • James William
  • James Thomas
  • James Edward
  • James Henry
  • James Patrick

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Candice

Denise Monica Stephanie Brandon Derek

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candice or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Candice at #4821 in the United States.

What do Candice and James mean?

Candice means "glowing white, pure, sincere" (Latin (candidus) origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Candice and James boy or girl names?

Candice is primarily a girl name. James is primarily a boy name.

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