Marlon vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marlon

Boy #1,088 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"little hawk or blackbird"

Origin: Old French

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Marlon Rank #1,088

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1088 for Marlon.

Is Marlon or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Marlon at #1088 in the United States.

What do Marlon and Darren mean?

Marlon means "little hawk or blackbird" (Old French origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Marlon and Darren boy or girl names?

Marlon is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.