Darren vs Billy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,051 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"resolute protector"

Origin: Old German via Norman French

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Darren Rank #955

Billy Rank #1,051

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1051 for Billy.

Is Darren or Billy more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Billy at #1051 in the United States.

What do Darren and Billy mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Billy means "resolute protector" (Old German via Norman French origin).

Are Darren and Billy boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Billy is primarily a boy name.