Darice vs Perman

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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Perman

Boy #16,292 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"command, edict, royal decree"

Origin: Persian

Cultural Roots

Turkish Central Asian Uyghur Kazakh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#16,292
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Per, Perry

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Popularity Comparison

Darice Rank #4,273
Perman Rank #16,292

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 vs #16292 for Perman.

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

Perman ___

  • Perman Ali
  • Perman Hasan
  • Perman Yusuf
  • Perman Ibrahim
  • Perman Karim

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darice

Denise Candice Clarice Darius Marcus

If you choose Perman

Timur Amir Zara Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darice or Perman more popular?

Darice is more popular, ranked #4273 compared to Perman at #16292 in the United States.

What do Darice and Perman mean?

Darice means "holding firm to goodness (feminine of Darius)" (Old Persian Darayavahush origin). Perman means "command, edict, royal decree" (Persian origin).

Are Darice and Perman boy or girl names?

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

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