Darby vs Tenzin

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darby

Girl #3,183 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"deer park, settlement of deer"

Origin: Old Norse

Cultural Roots

Irish English American Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,183
Total SSA Count
50
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar

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Tenzin

Boy #2,270 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"Guardian of the teachings"

Origin: Tibetan

Cultural Roots

Tibetan Buddhist Bhutanese Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,270
Total SSA Count
63
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Tenz, Ten

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Popularity Comparison

Darby Rank #3,183
Tenzin Rank #2,270

Tenzin is more popular, ranked #2270 vs #3183 for Darby.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darby ___

  • Darby Rose
  • Darby June
  • Darby Faith
  • Darby Claire
  • Darby Elise
  • Darby Grace

Tenzin ___

  • Tenzin Dorje
  • Tenzin Karma
  • Tenzin Rinchen
  • Tenzin Gyatso
  • Tenzin Pema
  • Tenzin Norbu

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darby

Finley Rory Sloane Beckett Briar

If you choose Tenzin

Pema Karma Dorje Lhamo Ngawang

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darby or Tenzin more popular?

Tenzin is more popular, ranked #2270 compared to Darby at #3183 in the United States.

What do Darby and Tenzin mean?

Darby means "deer park, settlement of deer" (Old Norse origin). Tenzin means "Guardian of the teachings" (Tibetan origin).

Are Darby and Tenzin boy or girl names?

Darby is primarily a girl name. Tenzin is primarily a boy name.

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