Darby vs Jesslyn

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darby

Girl #3,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer park, settlement of deer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,183
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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Jesslyn

Girl #3,177 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gift, wealthy (from Jesse)"

Origin: Hebrew Yishai

Cultural Roots

American British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,177
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jess, Jessie, Lyn

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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Jesslyn Rank #3,177

Jesslyn is more popular, ranked #3177 vs #3183 for Darby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darby ___

  • Darby Rose
  • Darby June
  • Darby Faith
  • Darby Claire
  • Darby Elise
  • Darby Grace

Jesslyn ___

  • Jesslyn Marie
  • Jesslyn Grace
  • Jesslyn Rose
  • Jesslyn Ann
  • Jesslyn Lee
  • Jesslyn Mae

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Jesslyn

Kaylee Brianna Madison Tyler Jordan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Jesslyn more popular?

Jesslyn is more popular, ranked #3177 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Jesslyn mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Jesslyn means "gift, wealthy (from Jesse)" (Hebrew Yishai origin).

Are Darby and Jesslyn boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Jesslyn is primarily a girl name.

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