Dare vs Mirth

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Mirth

Girl #69,003 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"merriment, joyful laughter"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#69,003
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Miri

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Popularity Comparison

Dare Rank #38,741
Mirth Rank #69,003

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 vs #69003 for Mirth.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Dare ___

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Mirth ___

  • Mirth Joy
  • Mirth Rose
  • Mirth Grace
  • Mirth Belle
  • Mirth Jane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dare or Mirth more popular?

Dare is more popular, ranked #38741 compared to Mirth at #69003 in the United States.

What do Dare and Mirth mean?

Mirth means "merriment, joyful laughter" (Old English origin).

Are Dare and Mirth boy or girl names?

Dare is primarily a boy name. Mirth is primarily a girl name.

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