Darcy vs Lisa

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

Lisa

Girl #987 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pledged to God, my God is an oath"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English German Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#987
Total SSA Count
262
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Lis, Lee

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Lisa Rank #987

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #987 for Lisa.

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

Lisa ___

  • Lisa Marie
  • Lisa Ann
  • Lisa Grace
  • Lisa Nicole
  • Lisa Renee
  • Lisa Claire

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Lisa

Jennifer Karen Michael David Amy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Lisa more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Lisa at #987 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Lisa mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Lisa means "pledged to God, my God is an oath" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darcy and Lisa boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Lisa is primarily a girl name.

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