Darien vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,254
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

Cultural Roots

Scottish English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,090
Total SSA Count
199
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darien Rank #1,254
Gordon Rank #1,090

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 vs #1254 for Darien.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien or Gordon more popular?

Gordon is more popular, ranked #1090 compared to Darien at #1254 in the United States.

What do Darien and Gordon mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Darien and Gordon boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.

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