Darren vs Gordon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

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Darren Rank #955

Gordon Rank #1,090

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Darren or Gordon more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Darren and Gordon mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin).

Are Darren and Gordon boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Gordon is primarily a boy name.