Dale vs Narcissa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Dale

Boy #1,309 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"valley dweller, from the valley"

Origin: Old English/Old Norse

Cultural Roots

English American Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,309
Total SSA Count
149
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Narcissa

Girl #71,267 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"narcissus flower, sleep-inducing"

Origin: Greek narkissos via Latin

Cultural Roots

English American Literary Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#71,267
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Cissy, Narci, Cissa

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Dale Rank #1,309
Narcissa Rank #71,267

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 vs #71267 for Narcissa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dale ___

  • Dale Edward
  • Dale Robert
  • Dale Wayne
  • Dale Michael
  • Dale Thomas
  • Dale Lee

Narcissa ___

  • Narcissa Rose
  • Narcissa Jane
  • Narcissa Elizabeth
  • Narcissa Violet
  • Narcissa Mae
  • Narcissa Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dale

Glen Dean Terry Karen Susan

If you choose Narcissa

Bellatrix Andromeda Draco Lucretia Celestia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dale or Narcissa more popular?

Dale is more popular, ranked #1309 compared to Narcissa at #71267 in the United States.

What do Dale and Narcissa mean?

Dale means "valley dweller, from the valley" (Old English/Old Norse origin). Narcissa means "narcissus flower, sleep-inducing" (Greek narkissos via Latin origin).

Are Dale and Narcissa boy or girl names?

Dale is primarily a boy name. Narcissa is primarily a girl name.

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