Harry vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Harry

Boy #780 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"home ruler"

Origin: Germanic

English British American Welsh

24 High Risk

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Irish English American Welsh

✓ All Clear

Harry Rank #780

Darren Rank #955

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 vs #955 for Darren.

Is Harry or Darren more popular?

Harry is more popular, ranked #780 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Harry and Darren mean?

Harry means "home ruler" (Germanic origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Harry and Darren boy or girl names?

Harry is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.