Darren vs Jerry

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Boy #868 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)"

Origin: Hebrew

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Darren Rank #955

Jerry Rank #868

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Jerry more popular?

Jerry is more popular, ranked #868 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Jerry mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jerry means "God will uplift (from Jeremy/Jeremiah)" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darren and Jerry boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Jerry is primarily a boy name.