Daire vs Darcy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Daire

Boy #4,040 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,040
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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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

Daire Rank #4,040
Darcy Rank #984

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #4040 for Daire.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Daire ___

  • Daire Finn
  • Daire James
  • Daire Patrick
  • Daire Sean
  • Daire Conal
  • Daire Oisín

Darcy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Daire

Finn Niamh Ciarán Aoife Oisín

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Daire or Darcy more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Daire at #4040 in the United States.

What do Daire and Darcy mean?

Daire means "oak grove" (Old Irish origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Daire and Darcy boy or girl names?

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

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