Gary vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gary

Boy #1,133 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"spear ruler"

Origin: Germanic

American English Irish

12 High Risk

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Gary Rank #1,133

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1133 for Gary.

Is Gary or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Gary at #1133 in the United States.

What do Gary and Darren mean?

Gary means "spear ruler" (Germanic origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gary and Darren boy or girl names?

Gary is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.