Darcy vs Oswin

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

Oswin

Boy #3,895 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"God's friend, divine companion"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English Anglo-Saxon American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,895
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Oz, Ozzie, Win

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Oswin Rank #3,895

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #3895 for Oswin.

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

Oswin ___

  • Oswin James
  • Oswin Edward
  • Oswin Henry
  • Oswin Frederick
  • Oswin Arthur
  • Oswin Clement

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Oswin

Crispin Aldous Ptolemy Octavia Lavinia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Oswin more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Oswin at #3895 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Oswin mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Oswin means "God's friend, divine companion" (Old English origin).

Are Darcy and Oswin boy or girl names?

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

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