Darcie vs Ellena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcie

Girl #2,810 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (place in Normandy)"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

Irish English French American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,810
Total SSA Count
60
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darce

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Darcie →

Ellena

Girl #2,816 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"torch, shining light"

Origin: Greek

Cultural Roots

Greek Italian English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,816
Total SSA Count
59
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ella, Ellie, Lena

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
Full profile for Ellena →

Popularity Comparison

Darcie Rank #2,810
Ellena Rank #2,816

Darcie is more popular, ranked #2810 vs #2816 for Ellena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darcie ___

  • Darcie Rose
  • Darcie Jane
  • Darcie Elizabeth
  • Darcie Mae
  • Darcie Louise
  • Darcie Claire

Ellena ___

  • Ellena Rose
  • Ellena Grace
  • Ellena Marie
  • Ellena Jane
  • Ellena Claire
  • Ellena Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcie

Fitzwilliam Jane Edmund Eleanor Oliver

If you choose Ellena

Sophia Oliver Isabella Sebastian Charlotte

Which Name Fits Your Family?

Answer 3 quick questions and we'll help you decide.

1. Which style feels more like your family?

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcie or Ellena more popular?

Darcie is more popular, ranked #2810 compared to Ellena at #2816 in the United States.

What do Darcie and Ellena mean?

Darcie means "from Arcy (place in Normandy)" (French origin). Ellena means "torch, shining light" (Greek origin).

Are Darcie and Ellena boy or girl names?

Darcie is primarily a girl name. Ellena is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons

Ellena vs Darcie Darcie vs Ami Darcie vs Zaniya Darcie vs Sonja Darcie vs Marcelina
← Full profile: Darcie ← Full profile: Ellena Browse all baby names