Darcy vs Graeme

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darcy

Girl #984 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"from Arcy (Norman French place name)"

Origin: French/Norman

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#984
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Darce, Dar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Graeme

Boy #3,744 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"grey home, gravelly homestead"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

Scottish English Australian Canadian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,744
Total SSA Count
30
Syllables
1
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Gray, Grey

Playground Safety Score

15 High Risk

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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Graeme Rank #3,744

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #3744 for Graeme.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darcy ___

  • Darcy Rose
  • Darcy Jane
  • Darcy Elizabeth
  • Darcy Mae
  • Darcy Louise

Graeme ___

  • Graeme Alexander
  • Graeme James
  • Graeme William
  • Graeme Scott
  • Graeme Donald
  • Graeme Angus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Graeme

Alistair Hamish Fiona Isla Callum

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Graeme more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Graeme at #3744 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Graeme mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Graeme means "grey home, gravelly homestead" (Old English origin).

Are Darcy and Graeme boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Graeme is primarily a boy name.

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