Darla vs Evelina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darla

Girl #1,030 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, beloved one"

Origin: Old English 'deorling'

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,030
Total SSA Count
244
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar

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Evelina

Girl #1,033 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"wished-for child"

Origin: Germanic 'Aveline'

Cultural Roots

English Italian Scandinavian Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,033
Total SSA Count
243
Syllables
4
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Eva, Evie, Lina

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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
Evelina Rank #1,033

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 vs #1033 for Evelina.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darla ___

  • Darla Mae
  • Darla Jean
  • Darla Ann
  • Darla Sue
  • Darla Lynn
  • Darla Kay

Evelina ___

  • Evelina Rose
  • Evelina Grace
  • Evelina Jane
  • Evelina Claire
  • Evelina Mae
  • Evelina Louise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose Evelina

Arabella Cecilia Emmeline Theodore Cornelius

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or Evelina more popular?

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 compared to Evelina at #1033 in the United States.

What do Darla and Evelina mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). Evelina means "wished-for child" (Germanic 'Aveline' origin).

Are Darla and Evelina boy or girl names?

Darla is primarily a girl name. Evelina is primarily a girl name.

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