Adelle vs Darice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adelle

Girl #4,113 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"noble, of noble birth"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

French English American German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,113
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Addie, Del, Della

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Adelle Rank #4,113
Darice Rank #4,273

Adelle is more popular, ranked #4113 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelle ___

  • Adelle Rose
  • Adelle Marie
  • Adelle Claire
  • Adelle Grace
  • Adelle Louise
  • Adelle Renée

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelle

Estelle Celine Colette Isabelle Claude

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelle or Darice more popular?

Adelle is more popular, ranked #4113 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Adelle and Darice mean?

Adelle means "noble, of noble birth" (Old High German origin). Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin).

Are Adelle and Darice boy or girl names?

Adelle is primarily a girl name. Darice is primarily a girl name.

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