Darlene vs Orpheus

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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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
Orpheus Rank #15,617

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #15617 for Orpheus.

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

Orpheus ___

No pairings available yet.

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Orpheus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Orpheus more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Orpheus at #15617 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Orpheus mean?

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

Are Darlene and Orpheus boy or girl names?

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

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