Darling vs Alba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darling

Boy #30,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dearly beloved"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #30,874 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dawn, sunrise"

Origin: Latin

Italian Spanish Catalan Scottish

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Darling Rank #30,987

Alba Rank #30,874

Alba is more popular, ranked #30874 vs #30987 for Darling.

Is Darling or Alba more popular?

Alba is more popular, ranked #30874 compared to Darling at #30987 in the United States.

What do Darling and Alba mean?

Darling means "dearly beloved" (Old English origin). Alba means "dawn, sunrise" (Latin origin).

Are Darling and Alba boy or girl names?

Darling is primarily a boy name. Alba is primarily a boy name.