Darla vs Paladin

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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Paladin

Boy #29,589 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith"

Origin: Old French palatinus, Latin

Cultural Roots

European Medieval American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#29,589
Total SSA Count
5
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pal, Adin

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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
Paladin Rank #29,589

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 vs #29589 for Paladin.

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

Paladin ___

  • Paladin James
  • Paladin Grey
  • Paladin Stone
  • Paladin Rhys
  • Paladin Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose Paladin

Avalon Roland

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or Paladin more popular?

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 compared to Paladin at #29589 in the United States.

What do Darla and Paladin mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). Paladin means "Champion knight; defender of the palace and faith" (Old French palatinus, Latin origin).

Are Darla and Paladin boy or girl names?

Darla is primarily a girl name. Paladin is primarily a boy name.

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