Darby vs Sakura

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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Sakura

Girl #2,984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cherry tree flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,984
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Saku, Kura

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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Sakura Rank #2,984

Sakura is more popular, ranked #2984 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

Sakura ___

  • Sakura Hana
  • Sakura Mei
  • Sakura Yuki
  • Sakura Aoi
  • Sakura Rin
  • Sakura Nao

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Sakura

Hana Yuki Aoi Ren Kenji

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Sakura more popular?

Sakura is more popular, ranked #2984 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Sakura mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Sakura means "cherry tree flower" (Japanese origin).

Are Darby and Sakura boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Sakura is primarily a girl name.

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