Darice vs Noah

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

Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Noah Rank #2

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 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

Noah ___

  • Noah James
  • Noah Alexander
  • Noah William
  • Noah Thomas
  • Noah Oliver
  • Noah Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Noah

Olivia Emma Sophia Liam Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Noah more popular?

Noah is more popular, ranked #2 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Noah mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Noah means "motion, wandering" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darice and Noah boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Noah is primarily a boy name.

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