Darren vs Ray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Boy #777 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"wise protector"

Origin: Germanic

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Darren Rank #955

Ray Rank #777

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Darren or Ray more popular?

Ray is more popular, ranked #777 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Ray mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Ray means "wise protector" (Germanic origin).

Are Darren and Ray boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Ray is primarily a boy name.