Darcy vs Madisson

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

Madisson

Girl #1,177 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Maud"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,177
Total SSA Count
203
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Maddie, Madi, Maddy

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Madisson Rank #1,177

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #1177 for Madisson.

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

Madisson ___

  • Madisson Grace
  • Madisson Rose
  • Madisson Claire
  • Madisson Mae
  • Madisson Lynn
  • Madisson Anne

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Madisson

Olivia Avery Savannah Jackson Brayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Madisson more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Madisson at #1177 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Madisson mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Madisson means "son of Maud" (English origin).

Are Darcy and Madisson boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Madisson is primarily a girl name.

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