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Credence

♂ Boy

Pronounced KREE-dəns /ˈkri.dəns/High

Meaning: From the word credence — from Latin credentia, 'belief, trust' (from credere, 'to believe') — 'belief, faith, trust'Low

In 30 seconds: Belief and trust: Credence is the word-name 'belief, faith'. Bold, meaningful, and modern (Fantastic Beasts' Credence).
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Origin LowLatin
MeaningFrom the word credence — from Latin credentia, 'belief, trust' (from credere, 'to believe') — 'belief, faith, trust'
U.S. rank (2024)#5466 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births17 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 122

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220132024

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

Credence comes from the word credence — from Latin credentia, 'belief, trust' (from credere, 'to believe'; the root of 'creed', 'credit', and 'credo') — 'belief, faith, trust, confidence'. A bold, meaningful, modern virtue/word-name (Fantastic Beasts' Credence Barebone; the band Creedence Clearwater Revival echoes it).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, belief-and-trust at the root, and meaningful.

Did you know? Credence means 'belief, trust, faith' (Latin credentia, from credere, 'to believe'; the root of 'creed' and 'credit') — a bold, meaningful modern word-name (Fantastic Beasts' Credence Barebone; Creedence Clearwater Revival).
Overall data confidence 50%
Oxford English Dictionary — credence — word origin

Variations

CreedenceCreed

Nicknames

Creed

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Credence mean?

Credence is the word for 'belief, trust, faith' (Latin 'to believe').

How do you pronounce Credence?

It's said KREE-dəns /ˈkri.dəns/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Credence a boy or girl name?

Credence is a boy's name (used for both).

How popular is Credence?

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

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