Candor vs James

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

Playground Safety Score

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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

Candor Rank #28,739
James Rank #5

James is more popular, ranked #5 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

James ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Candor

Valor Justice Honor True Sage

If you choose James

Charlotte Olivia Emma William Henry

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or James more popular?

James is more popular, ranked #5 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and James mean?

Candor means "openness, frankness, sincerity" (Latin origin). James means "supplanter, one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Candor and James boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. James is primarily a boy name.

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