Darlene vs Debora

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darlene

Girl #1,803 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"darling, dear beloved one"

Origin: American English

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,803
Total SSA Count
111
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Dar, Darley, Dee

Playground Safety Score

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Debora

Girl #2,115 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"bee"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Spanish Portuguese Italian Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,115
Total SSA Count
90
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Deb, Debbie, Bora

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
Debora Rank #2,115

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #2115 for Debora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darlene ___

  • Darlene Marie
  • Darlene Ann
  • Darlene Jean
  • Darlene Sue
  • Darlene Lynn
  • Darlene Kay

Debora ___

  • Debora Maria
  • Debora Sofia
  • Debora Isabel
  • Debora Lucia
  • Debora Elena
  • Debora Cristina

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Debora

Rachel Miriam Joshua Benjamin Esther

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Debora more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Debora at #2115 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Debora mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Debora means "bee" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darlene and Debora boy or girl names?

Darlene is primarily a girl name. Debora is primarily a girl name.

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