Recent in Baby
When Baby Resists SolidsWhen Baby Resists SolidsBaby Biting TipsBaby Biting Tips5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair Injuries5 Tips To Help Prevent Highchair InjuriesWhen Baby and Pet MeetWhen Baby and Pet MeetTreatments for ColicTreatments for ColicBaby Milestones – The First YearBaby Milestones – The First YearTips for Relieving Teething PainTips for Relieving Teething PainBenefits of Making Your Own Baby FoodBenefits of Making Your Own Baby Food

Home › Baby Names Directory › Candido

Candido

♂ Boy

Pronounced KAHN-dee-doh /ˈkɑn.di.doʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Latin candidus, 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' (an early-Christian saint's name)Low

In 30 seconds: Candid; pure; bright white; sincere: Candido is Latin. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'KAHN-dee-doh').
💕 Browse more names
Origin LowLatin, Spanish
MeaningFrom the Latin candidus, 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' (an early-Christian saint's name)
U.S. rank (2024)#9095 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1996
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199618802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Candido comes from the Latin candidus, 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' (an early-Christian saint's name). A lyrical, classic name (said 'KAHN-dee-doh').

In the U.S. it appears in Hispanic and Italian families. Rare, candid-and-pure at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Candido means 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' in Latin (a saint's name) — a lyrical, classic name (said 'KAHN-dee-doh').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Candido — Latin etymology

Variations

CandidusCandidCandeed

Nicknames

Candi

Famous Bearers

  • Famous bearers coming soon.

If you like Candido…

Celestino— a fellow Latin virtue boys' name
Valentino— a companion Latin boys' name
Amado— shares the -do ending
Rolando— a fellow Spanish choice
Osvaldo— shares the -do ending

Explore names like Candido

By themelatinspanishvirtue-name
By meaningLightPurityTruth

All themes →All meanings →All origins →

Frequently Asked

What does the name Candido mean?

Candido is Latin for 'bright white; pure; sincere; candid' (a saint's name).

How do you pronounce Candido?

It's said KAHN-dee-doh /kn.di.do/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Candido a boy or girl name?

Candido is a boy's name.

How popular is Candido?

Candido is a very rare name in the U.S.

💬 Ask Nia