Candor vs Wilkie

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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Wilkie

Girl #23,889 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#23,889
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Wil, Wilks

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Candor Rank #28,739
Wilkie Rank #23,889

Wilkie is more popular, ranked #23889 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

Wilkie ___

  • Wilkie Rose
  • Wilkie Anne
  • Wilkie Grace
  • Wilkie Elizabeth
  • Wilkie Jean

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Candor

Valor Justice Honor True Sage

If you choose Wilkie

Bram Huxley Elsie Flora

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Candor or Wilkie more popular?

Wilkie is more popular, ranked #23889 compared to Candor at #28739 in the United States.

What do Candor and Wilkie mean?

Candor means "openness, frankness, sincerity" (Latin origin). Wilkie means "resolute protector" (Old High German origin).

Are Candor and Wilkie boy or girl names?

Candor is primarily a boy name. Wilkie is primarily a girl name.

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