West vs Darien

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

West

Boy #1,339 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"from the western direction"

Origin: Old English

English American

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Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

American English

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West Rank #1,339

Darien Rank #1,254

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1339 for West.

Is West or Darien more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to West at #1339 in the United States.

What do West and Darien mean?

West means "from the western direction" (Old English origin). Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin).

Are West and Darien boy or girl names?

West is primarily a boy name. Darien is primarily a boy name.