Ann vs Darla

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ann

Girl #1,144 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grace, favor"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English French Scandinavian Latin

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
211
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Annie

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Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Ann Rank #1,144
Darla Rank #1,030

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 vs #1144 for Ann.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ann ___

  • Ann Marie
  • Ann Elizabeth
  • Ann Louise
  • Ann Grace
  • Ann Margaret
  • Ann Claire

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ann

Mary Jane Ruth George William

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ann or Darla more popular?

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 compared to Ann at #1144 in the United States.

What do Ann and Darla mean?

Ann means "grace, favor" (Hebrew origin). Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin).

Are Ann and Darla boy or girl names?

Ann is primarily a girl name. Darla is primarily a girl name.

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