Darren vs Howard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #1,056 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"high guardian, high watchman"

Origin: Old Norse

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Darren Rank #955

Howard Rank #1,056

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1056 for Howard.

Is Darren or Howard more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Howard at #1056 in the United States.

What do Darren and Howard mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Howard means "high guardian, high watchman" (Old Norse origin).

Are Darren and Howard boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Howard is primarily a boy name.