Darby vs Noah

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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Noah

Boy #2 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"motion, wandering"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2
Total SSA Count
20,337
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Noah mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darby and Noah boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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