Candor vs Faber

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Candor

Boy #28,739 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"openness, frankness, sincerity"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,739
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Can

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Faber

Boy #28,599 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"craftsman, smith"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

German Dutch French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#28,599
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fab

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Candor Rank #28,739
Faber Rank #28,599

Faber is more popular, ranked #28599 vs #28739 for Candor.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Candor ___

  • Candor James
  • Candor Lee
  • Candor Michael
  • Candor Thomas
  • Candor Gray
  • Candor Cole

Faber ___

  • Faber James
  • Faber Michael
  • Faber William
  • Faber Henry
  • Faber Thomas
  • Faber Dale

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Candor

Valor Justice Honor True Sage

If you choose Faber

Turner Fletcher Cooper Mason Garner

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or Faber more popular?

Faber is more popular, ranked #28599 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and Faber mean?

Candor means "openness, frankness, sincerity" (Latin origin). Faber means "craftsman, smith" (Latin origin).

Are Candor and Faber boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. Faber is primarily a boy name.

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