Charlotte vs Darcy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Charlotte Rank #4
Darcy Rank #984

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 vs #984 for Darcy.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Charlotte ___

  • Charlotte Rose
  • Charlotte Grace
  • Charlotte Anne
  • Charlotte Elizabeth
  • Charlotte Mae
  • Charlotte Jane

Darcy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Charlotte

Oliver Henry James Olivia Emma

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charlotte or Darcy more popular?

Charlotte is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Charlotte and Darcy mean?

Charlotte means "free woman" (French origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Charlotte and Darcy boy or girl names?

Charlotte is primarily a girl name. Darcy is primarily a girl name.

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