Darla vs Renee

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

Playground Safety Score

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Renee

Girl #1,048 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"reborn, born again"

Origin: Latin via French

Cultural Roots

French English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,048
Total SSA Count
239
Syllables
2
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ren, Rene

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darla Rank #1,030
Renee Rank #1,048

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 vs #1048 for Renee.

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

Renee ___

  • Renee Marie
  • Renee Louise
  • Renee Claire
  • Renee Grace
  • Renee Nicole
  • Renee Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darla

Darlene Donna Debbie Dean Dale

If you choose Renee

Celeste Monique Pierre Francois Dominique

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darla or Renee more popular?

Darla is more popular, ranked #1030 compared to Renee at #1048 in the United States.

What do Darla and Renee mean?

Darla means "darling, beloved one" (Old English 'deorling' origin). Renee means "reborn, born again" (Latin via French origin).

Are Darla and Renee boy or girl names?

Darla is primarily a girl name. Renee is primarily a girl name.

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