Darice vs Mandy

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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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Mandy Rank #4,112

Mandy is more popular, ranked #4112 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

Mandy ___

  • Mandy Jo
  • Mandy Lou
  • Mandy Ann
  • Mandy Lee
  • Mandy Sue
  • Mandy Kay

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Mandy

Sandy Cindy Wendy Randy Andy

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Mandy more popular?

Mandy is more popular, ranked #4112 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Mandy mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Mandy means "worthy of love, lovable" (Latin via English origin).

Are Darice and Mandy boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Mandy is primarily a girl name.

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