Rodney vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Rodney

Boy #1,086 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"reed island, island near the clearing"

Origin: Old English

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Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

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Rodney Rank #1,086

Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1086 for Rodney.

Is Rodney or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Rodney at #1086 in the United States.

What do Rodney and Darren mean?

Rodney means "reed island, island near the clearing" (Old English origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Rodney and Darren boy or girl names?

Rodney is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.