Ash vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ash

Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ash Rank #1,152

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1152 for Ash.

Is Ash or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Ash at #1152 in the United States.

What do Ash and Darren mean?

Ash means "ash tree" (Old English origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ash and Darren boy or girl names?

Ash is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.