Darling vs Ava

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darling

Boy #30,987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"dearly beloved"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #31,429 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"voice, sound"

Origin: Persian

American English Iranian

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Darling Rank #30,987

Ava Rank #31,429

Darling is more popular, ranked #30987 vs #31429 for Ava.

Is Darling or Ava more popular?

Darling is more popular, ranked #30987 compared to Ava at #31429 in the United States.

What do Darling and Ava mean?

Darling means "dearly beloved" (Old English origin). Ava means "voice, sound" (Persian origin).

Are Darling and Ava boy or girl names?

Darling is primarily a boy name. Ava is primarily a boy name.