Darlene vs Rocio

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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Rocio

Girl #2,662 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"dew, dewdrops"

Origin: Spanish

Cultural Roots

Spanish Latin American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,662
Total SSA Count
65
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roci, Chío

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Popularity Comparison

Darlene Rank #1,803
Rocio Rank #2,662

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 vs #2662 for Rocio.

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

Rocio ___

  • Rocio María
  • Rocio Isabel
  • Rocio Guadalupe
  • Rocio Carmen
  • Rocio Esperanza
  • Rocio Luz

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darlene

Charlene Marlene Gary Dennis Cheryl

If you choose Rocio

Valentina Camila Diego Santiago Catalina

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darlene or Rocio more popular?

Darlene is more popular, ranked #1803 compared to Rocio at #2662 in the United States.

What do Darlene and Rocio mean?

Darlene means "darling, dear beloved one" (American English origin). Rocio means "dew, dewdrops" (Spanish origin).

Are Darlene and Rocio boy or girl names?

Darlene is primarily a girl name. Rocio is primarily a girl name.

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