Darren vs Ben

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #802 Most Popular 1 Syllable

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

Origin: Hebrew

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Darren Rank #955

Ben Rank #802

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

Is Darren or Ben more popular?

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

What do Darren and Ben mean?

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

Are Darren and Ben boy or girl names?

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