Arlow vs Darrin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arlow

Boy #3,310 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"barberry tree hill"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,310
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ar, Arlo

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Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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Popularity Comparison

Arlow Rank #3,310
Darrin Rank #3,404

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arlow ___

  • Arlow James
  • Arlow Lee
  • Arlow Reid
  • Arlow Stone
  • Arlow Blake
  • Arlow Grey

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arlow or Darrin more popular?

Arlow is more popular, ranked #3310 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Arlow and Darrin mean?

Arlow means "barberry tree hill" (Old English origin). Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin).

Are Arlow and Darrin boy or girl names?

Arlow is primarily a boy name. Darrin is primarily a boy name.

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