Ken vs Darrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ken

Boy #3,299 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"handsome, born of fire"

Origin: Scottish Gaelic

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Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

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Ken Rank #3,299

Darrin Rank #3,404

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Is Ken or Darrin more popular?

Ken is more popular, ranked #3299 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Ken and Darrin mean?

Ken means "handsome, born of fire" (Scottish Gaelic origin). Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Ken and Darrin boy or girl names?

Ken is primarily a boy name. Darrin is primarily a boy name.