Darcy vs Whitney

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
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Popularity Comparison

Darcy Rank #984
Whitney Rank #1,050

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 vs #1050 for Whitney.

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

Whitney ___

  • Whitney Rose
  • Whitney Grace
  • Whitney Mae
  • Whitney Ann
  • Whitney Claire
  • Whitney Jo

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darcy

Jane Eleanor Lydia Bingley Wentworth

If you choose Whitney

Morgan Brooke Paige Logan Taylor

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darcy or Whitney more popular?

Darcy is more popular, ranked #984 compared to Whitney at #1050 in the United States.

What do Darcy and Whitney mean?

Darcy means "from Arcy (Norman French place name)" (French/Norman origin). Whitney means "white island" (Old English place name origin).

Are Darcy and Whitney boy or girl names?

Darcy is primarily a girl name. Whitney is primarily a girl name.

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