Day vs Rochelle

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Day

Girl #14,900 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"daylight, brightness"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#14,900
Total SSA Count
8
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Rochelle

Girl #3,963 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little rock"

Origin: Old French (roche + -elle)

Cultural Roots

French American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,963
Total SSA Count
37
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Roxy, Shelly, Rocky

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Day Rank #14,900
Rochelle Rank #3,963

Rochelle is more popular, ranked #3963 vs #14900 for Day.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Day ___

  • Day Marie
  • Day Lynn
  • Day Anne
  • Day Grace
  • Day Hope
  • Day Elise

Rochelle ___

  • Rochelle Ann
  • Rochelle Marie
  • Rochelle Nicole
  • Rochelle Denise
  • Rochelle Lynn
  • Rochelle Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Day

Night Dawn Sun Ember Skye

If you choose Rochelle

Michelle Danielle Andre Darnell Chanelle

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Day or Rochelle more popular?

Rochelle is more popular, ranked #3963 compared to Day at #14900 in the United States.

What do Day and Rochelle mean?

Day means "daylight, brightness" (Old English origin). Rochelle means "little rock" (Old French (roche + -elle) origin).

Are Day and Rochelle boy or girl names?

Day is primarily a girl name. Rochelle is primarily a girl name.

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