Darby vs Niamh

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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Niamh

Girl #3,133 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"bright, radiant, lustrous"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish Scottish Gaelic Celtic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,133
Total SSA Count
51
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Nia, Niy, Niie

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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Niamh Rank #3,133

Niamh is more popular, ranked #3133 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

Niamh ___

  • Niamh Rose
  • Niamh Clare
  • Niamh Grace
  • Niamh Maeve
  • Niamh Siobhan
  • Niamh Brigid

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Niamh

Ciarán Fionnuala Roisín Seán Áine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Niamh more popular?

Niamh is more popular, ranked #3133 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Niamh mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Niamh means "bright, radiant, lustrous" (Old Irish origin).

Are Darby and Niamh boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Niamh is primarily a girl name.

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