Darrin vs Hal

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Boy #3,485 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"home ruler (from Henry)"

Origin: Germanic

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Darrin Rank #3,404

Hal Rank #3,485

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 vs #3485 for Hal.

Is Darrin or Hal more popular?

Darrin is more popular, ranked #3404 compared to Hal at #3485 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Hal mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Hal means "home ruler (from Henry)" (Germanic origin).

Are Darrin and Hal boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Hal is primarily a boy name.