Darice vs Ghazal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darice

Girl #4,273 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)"

Origin: Old Persian Darayavahush

Cultural Roots

American African American Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,273
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dari, Risa, Dee

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Ghazal

Girl #4,221 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gazelle; graceful antelope"

Origin: Arabic ghazal

Cultural Roots

Persian Arabic Urdu South Asian Middle Eastern

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,221
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ghazi, Zal, Gaz

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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Ghazal Rank #4,221

Ghazal is more popular, ranked #4221 vs #4273 for Darice.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darice ___

  • Darice Nicole
  • Darice Marie
  • Darice Simone
  • Darice Elise
  • Darice Lynn
  • Darice Ann

Ghazal ___

  • Ghazal Noor
  • Ghazal Layla
  • Ghazal Yasmin
  • Ghazal Sara
  • Ghazal Rima
  • Ghazal Lina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Ghazal

Layla Yasmin Rumi Shiraz Cyrus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Ghazal more popular?

Ghazal is more popular, ranked #4221 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Ghazal mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Ghazal means "gazelle; graceful antelope" (Arabic ghazal origin).

Are Darice and Ghazal boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Ghazal is primarily a girl name.

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