Darcy vs Maisy

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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Maisy

Girl #801 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"pearl"

Origin: Scottish/Greek

Cultural Roots

English Scottish British Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#801
Total SSA Count
350
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mais, May

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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Maisy Rank #801

Maisy is more popular, ranked #801 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

Maisy ___

  • Maisy Rose
  • Maisy Jane
  • Maisy Grace
  • Maisy Claire
  • Maisy Belle
  • Maisy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Maisy

Daisy Poppy Theo Archie Elsie

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Maisy more popular?

Maisy is more popular, ranked #801 compared to Darcy at #984 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Maisy mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Maisy means "pearl" (Scottish/Greek origin).

Are Darcy and Maisy boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Maisy is primarily a girl name.

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