Darice vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darice at #4273 in the United States.

What do Darice and Olivia mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Darice and Olivia boy or girl names?

Darice is primarily a girl name. Olivia is primarily a girl name.

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