Darien vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Darien Rank #1,254

Gary Rank #1,133

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Gary more popular?

Gary is more popular, ranked #1133 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Gary mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darien and Gary boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.