Darren vs Emrys

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
238
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Emrys

Boy #1,144 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"immortal, not mortal"

Origin: Greek via Welsh

Cultural Roots

Welsh Celtic British

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,144
Total SSA Count
184
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Darren Rank #955
Emrys Rank #1,144

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1144 for Emrys.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Emrys more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Emrys at #1144 in the United States.

What do Darren and Emrys mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Emrys means "immortal, not mortal" (Greek via Welsh origin).

Are Darren and Emrys boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Emrys is primarily a boy name.

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