Darren vs Ash

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,152 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"ash tree"

Origin: Old English

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Darren Rank #955

Ash Rank #1,152

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

Is Darren or Ash more popular?

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

What do Darren and Ash mean?

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

Are Darren and Ash boy or girl names?

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