Asaph vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Asaph

Boy #3,696 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gatherer, collector"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Biblical

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,696
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ace, Saph

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Dara

Girl #1,029 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish Jewish Persian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,029
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Asaph Rank #3,696
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #3696 for Asaph.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Asaph ___

  • Asaph David
  • Asaph Samuel
  • Asaph Elias
  • Asaph Nathan
  • Asaph James
  • Asaph John

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Asaph

Ezra Miriam Naomi Elijah Deborah

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Asaph or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Asaph at #3696 in the United States.

What do Asaph and Dara mean?

Asaph means "gatherer, collector" (Hebrew origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Asaph and Dara boy or girl names?

Asaph is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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