Beverly vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Beverly Rank #1,049
Dara Rank #1,029

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 vs #1049 for Beverly.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beverly ___

  • Beverly Ann
  • Beverly Jean
  • Beverly Rose
  • Beverly Lee
  • Beverly Marie
  • Beverly Jo

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 Beverly

Dorothy Gloria Shirley Harold Walter

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beverly or Dara more popular?

Dara is more popular, ranked #1029 compared to Beverly at #1049 in the United States.

What do Beverly and Dara mean?

Beverly means "from Beverley (Yorkshire place name)" (Old English origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beverly and Dara boy or girl names?

Beverly is primarily a girl name. Dara is primarily a girl name.

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