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Sloane vs Darcy

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.
SloaneDarcy
Meaning Raider / warrior dark one; or from Arcy (place name) — two origins
Origin irish irish
Gender Unisex Unisex
Pronunciation SLOHN DAR-see
Syllables 1 2
First appeared19580
Peak year2025 (2,077)1970 (681)
In 20252,0770
TrendNear its peakVintage
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Sloane Darcy
192019401960198020002020

Source: US Social Security Administration.

Births by decade

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

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.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sloane or Darcy 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 Sloane and Darcy?

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

Which name is older, Sloane or Darcy?

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