Darren vs Dillon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #870 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great tide, son of the sea"

Origin: Welsh

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Darren Rank #955

Dillon Rank #870

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Dillon more popular?

Dillon is more popular, ranked #870 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Dillon mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Dillon means "great tide, son of the sea" (Welsh origin).

Are Darren and Dillon boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Dillon is primarily a boy name.