Calum vs Darren

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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
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Popularity Comparison

Calum Rank #907
Darren Rank #955

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 vs #955 for Darren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Calum ___

  • Calum James
  • Calum Ross
  • Calum Stuart
  • Calum Thomas
  • Calum Angus
  • Calum Fraser

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 Calum

Ewan Fergus Isla Morag Fiona

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Calum or Darren more popular?

Calum is more popular, ranked #907 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Calum and Darren mean?

Calum means "dove" (Latin origin). Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Calum and Darren boy or girl names?

Calum is primarily a boy name. Darren is primarily a boy name.

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