Darren vs Emory

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #886 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"power, strength, ruler"

Origin: Germanic

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Darren Rank #955

Emory Rank #886

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Emory more popular?

Emory is more popular, ranked #886 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Emory mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emory means "power, strength, ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Emory boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Emory is primarily a boy name.