Andy vs Darice

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Andy Rank #489
Darice Rank #4,273

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Andy ___

  • Andy James
  • Andy Cole
  • Andy Lee
  • Andy Ray
  • Andy Scott
  • Andy Thomas

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 Andy

Tommy Bobby Cindy Jenny Sam

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Andy or Darice more popular?

Andy is more popular, ranked #489 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Andy and Darice mean?

Andy means "manly, brave" (Greek origin). Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin).

Are Andy and Darice boy or girl names?

Andy is primarily a boy name. Darice is primarily a girl name.

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