Ben vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ben

Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand"

Origin: Hebrew

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Ben Rank #802

Darren Rank #955

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Ben or Darren more popular?

Ben is more popular, ranked #802 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Ben and Darren mean?

Ben means "short form of Benjamin: son of the right hand" (Hebrew origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Ben and Darren boy or girl names?

Ben is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.