Darlene vs Draper

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

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Draper

Boy #15,494 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant"

Origin: English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#15,494
Total SSA Count
7
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dray, Drake

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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
Draper Rank #15,494

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #15494 for Draper.

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

Draper ___

  • Draper Cole
  • Draper James
  • Draper William

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Draper

Cooper Fletcher Mason

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Draper more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Draper at #15494 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Draper mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Draper means "Dealer in cloth and fabrics, cloth merchant" (English origin).

Are Darlene and Draper boy or girl names?

Darlene is primarily a girl name. Draper is primarily a boy name.

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