Beaux vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Beaux

Boy #1,009 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"beautiful, handsome"

Origin: French

Cultural Roots

American French

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,009
Total SSA Count
222
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Bea, Bey, Beie

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Darren

Boy #955 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"oak grove, great"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Welsh

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#955
Total SSA Count
238
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Daz

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Beaux Rank #1,009
Darren Rank #955

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 vs #1009 for Beaux.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Beaux ___

  • Beaux James
  • Beaux River
  • Beaux Grey
  • Beaux Wilder
  • Beaux Fox
  • Beaux Reid

Darren ___

  • Darren James
  • Darren Michael
  • Darren Patrick
  • Darren Thomas
  • Darren Lee
  • Darren Scott

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Beaux

Beau Lux Ace Jett Wren

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beaux or Darren more popular?

Darren is more popular, ranked #955 compared to Beaux at #1009 in the United States.

What do Beaux and Darren mean?

Beaux means "beautiful, handsome" (French origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Beaux and Darren boy or girl names?

Beaux is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.

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