Darrick vs Tavaris

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Tavaris

Boy #5,832 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tavern keeper"

Origin: Portuguese

Cultural Roots

African-American American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,832
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tav, Tavi

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Tavaris Rank #5,832

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5832 for Tavaris.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Tavaris ___

  • Tavaris James
  • Tavaris Michael
  • Tavaris Lamont
  • Tavaris Deon
  • Tavaris Marcus

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Tavaris

Darius Kendrick Layla Aaliyah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Tavaris more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Tavaris at #5832 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Tavaris mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Tavaris means "tavern keeper" (Portuguese origin).

Are Darrick and Tavaris boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Tavaris is primarily a boy name.

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