Darice vs Jo

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Jo

Girl #4,308 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"God will add, God will increase"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Dutch

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,308
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Jo Rank #4,308

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #4308 for Jo.

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

Jo ___

  • Jo Ellen
  • Jo Marie
  • Jo Ann
  • Jo Louise
  • Jo Elise
  • Jo Catherine

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Jo

Meg Beth Amy Scout Finn

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Jo more popular?

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Jo at #4308 in the United States.

What do Darice and Jo mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Jo means "God will add, God will increase" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darice and Jo boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Jo is primarily a girl name.

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