Candice
Candice: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Candice
Root meaning: “whiteness”
- A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Candace.
Etymology
A variant of Candace associated with Late Latin candida (“whiteness”) via folk etymology.
How popular is Candice?
Since 1880, 67,984 girls and 155 boys in the U.S. have been named Candice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #78 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #2522 in 1982. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Candice
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Sibling name ideas for Candice
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Candice FAQ
What does the name Candice mean?
Candice traces back to a root meaning "whiteness". A female given name from Ancient Greek, variant of Candace. A variant of Candace associated with Late Latin candida (“whiteness”) via folk etymology.
What is the origin of the name Candice?
Candice is listed as a name of Greek origin.
How popular is the name Candice?
Since 1880, 67,984 girls and 155 boys in the U.S. have been named Candice (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #78 in 1982. Its highest rank for boys was #2522 in 1982. In 2025, 25 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Candice a boy or girl name?
Candice is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 67,984 girls and 155 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.