Darcy vs Greta

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

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Greta

Girl #856 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Germanic, from Greek margarites

Cultural Roots

German Scandinavian Swedish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#856
Total SSA Count
314
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Grete, Greti

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Greta Rank #856

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 vs #984 for Darcy.

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

Greta ___

  • Greta Rose
  • Greta Louise
  • Greta Marie
  • Greta Elizabeth
  • Greta Jane
  • Greta Ann

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Greta

Ingrid Astrid Klaus Henrik Matilda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Greta more popular?

Greta is more popular, ranked #856 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Greta mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Greta means "pearl" (Germanic, from Greek margarites origin).

Are Darcy and Greta boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Greta is primarily a girl name.

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