Darren vs Eugene

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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✓ All Clear

Boy #871 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"well-born, of noble birth"

Origin: Greek

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15 High Risk

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Darren Rank #955

Eugene Rank #871

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Eugene more popular?

Eugene is more popular, ranked #871 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Eugene mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Eugene means "well-born, of noble birth" (Greek origin).

Are Darren and Eugene boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Eugene is primarily a boy name.