Candor vs Petre

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Candor Rank #28,739
Petre Rank #28,545

Petre is more popular, ranked #28545 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

Petre ___

No pairings available yet.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or Petre more popular?

Petre is more popular, ranked #28545 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and Petre mean?

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

Are Candor and Petre boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. Petre is primarily a boy name.

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