Darrin vs Dara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

American English Irish

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Boy #3,573 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak tree, oak grove"

Origin: Old Irish dair

Irish Hebrew Persian

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Darrin Rank #3,404

Dara Rank #3,573

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 vs #3573 for Dara.

Is Darrin or Dara more popular?

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 compared to Dara at #3573 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Dara mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Dara means "oak tree, oak grove" (Old Irish dair origin).

Are Darrin and Dara boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Dara is primarily a boy name.