Darien vs Gerald

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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Boy #1,168 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"rule of the spear, spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English Irish American

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Darien Rank #1,254

Gerald Rank #1,168

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 vs #1254 for Darien.

Is Darien or Gerald more popular?

Gerald is more popular, ranked #1168 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Gerald mean?

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

Are Darien and Gerald boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Gerald is primarily a boy name.