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Darcy vs Sloane

Which is more popular?
Sloane is more popular than Darcy today: about 2,077 US babies were given the name Sloane in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.
DarcySloane
Meaning dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins Raider / warrior
Origin irish irish
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation DAR-see SLOHN
Syllables 2 1
First appeared01958
Peak year1970 (681)2025 (2,077)
In 202502,077
TrendVintageNear its peak
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Darcy Sloane
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

DecadeDarcySloane
2020s 1,479 11,475
2010s 1,742 10,125
2000s 1,341 1,605
1990s 1,888 785
1980s 3,279 305
1970s 4,985 193
1960s 5,588 175
1950s 2,706 7
1940s 362 0
1930s 33 0
1920s 10 0
1910s 5 0

What does Darcy mean?

Two distinct origins: as an Irish name it anglicizes O Dorchaidhe, from 'dorcha' meaning 'dark', giving 'dark one'; as an English/Norman name it is the aristocratic d'Arcy, a locational surname meaning 'from Arcy' in Normandy, with no 'dark' sense. Both are genuine; flag which is intended.

What does Sloane mean?

From the Irish surname Ó Sluaghadháin, built on 'sluagh' (host, army, raiding party). Authoritative sources gloss the root name as 'raid/raider'; 'warrior/man of arms' is a common popular reading of the 'army' sense.

Frequently asked questions

Is Darcy or Sloane more popular?

Sloane is more popular than Darcy today: about 2,077 US babies were given the name Sloane in 2025, compared with 0 named Darcy.

What is the difference between Darcy and Sloane?

Darcy means dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins (irish origin), while Sloane means Raider / warrior (irish origin).

Which name is older, Darcy or Sloane?

In US records, Darcy first appears in 0 and Sloane in 1958, so Darcy has the longer recorded history.