Darren vs Byron

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #884 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"at the cattle sheds, one from the byres"

Origin: Old English

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Darren Rank #955

Byron Rank #884

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Byron more popular?

Byron is more popular, ranked #884 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Byron mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Byron means "at the cattle sheds, one from the byres" (Old English origin).

Are Darren and Byron boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Byron is primarily a boy name.