Gordon vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Gordon

Boy #1,090 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great fort, spacious hill"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

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Gordon Rank #1,090

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1090 for Gordon.

Is Gordon or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Gordon at #1090 in the United States.

What do Gordon and Darren mean?

Gordon means "great fort, spacious hill" (Scottish Gaelic/Brittonic origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Gordon and Darren boy or girl names?

Gordon is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.