Dara vs Darcy

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

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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

Dara Rank #1,029
Darcy Rank #984

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #1029 for Dara.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dara ___

  • Dara Mae
  • Dara Rose
  • Dara Jane
  • Dara Lynn
  • Dara Claire
  • Dara Louise

Darcy ___

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

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Dara

Fiona Niamh Ciaran Orla Declan

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dara or Darcy more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Dara at #1029 in the United States.

What do Dara and Darcy mean?

Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Irish Gaelic origin). Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin).

Are Dara and Darcy boy or girl names?

Dara is primarily a girl name. Darcy is primarily a girl name.

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