Darren vs Harry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Darren Rank #955

Harry Rank #780

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Harry more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Harry mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Harry boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Harry is primarily a boy name.