Calan vs Darcy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Calan

Boy #3,805 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"first of the month, calends"

Origin: Latin via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Scottish Irish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,805
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Cal

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Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

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Popularity Comparison

Calan Rank #3,805
Darcy Rank #984

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #3805 for Calan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calan ___

  • Calan James
  • Calan John
  • Calan Reid
  • Calan Ross
  • Calan Finn
  • Calan Hugh

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Calan

Rowan Isla Declan Fiona Rhys

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calan or Darcy more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Calan at #3805 in the United States.

What do Calan and Darcy mean?

Calan means "first of the month, calends" (Latin via Welsh origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Calan and Darcy boy or girl names?

Calan is primarily a boy name. Darcy is primarily a girl name.

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