Darren vs Gary

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Darren Rank #955

Gary Rank #1,133

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Darren or Gary more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Darren and Gary mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Gary boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Gary is primarily a boy name.