Darby vs Olivia

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

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Olivia mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Darby and Olivia boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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