Candor vs Merdith

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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Popularity Comparison

Candor Rank #28,739
Merdith Rank #28,719

Merdith is more popular, ranked #28719 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

Merdith ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or Merdith more popular?

Merdith is more popular, ranked #28719 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and Merdith mean?

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

Are Candor and Merdith boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. Merdith is primarily a boy name.

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