Darien vs Gray

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darien

Boy #1,254 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"wealthy, kingly, upholder of good"

Origin: Old Persian

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,254
Total SSA Count
158
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Darien Rank #1,254
Gray Rank #1,342

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 vs #1342 for Gray.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darien ___

  • Darien James
  • Darien Cole
  • Darien Marcus
  • Darien Lee
  • Darien Scott
  • Darien Troy

Gray ___

  • Gray James
  • Gray William
  • Gray Alexander
  • Gray Elliott
  • Gray Thomas
  • Gray Ford

Sibling Name Ideas

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Finn Sage Quinn River Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darien or Gray more popular?

Darien is more popular, ranked #1254 compared to Gray at #1342 in the United States.

What do Darien and Gray mean?

Darien means "wealthy, kingly, upholder of good" (Old Persian origin). Gray means "the color gray" (Old English origin).

Are Darien and Gray boy or girl names?

Darien is primarily a boy name. Gray is primarily a boy name.

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