Darin vs Zac

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Zac

Boy #3,385 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"remembered by Yahweh"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Hebrew American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,385
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Zacky

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darin Rank #3,577
Zac Rank #3,385

Zac is more popular, ranked #3385 vs #3577 for Darin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darin ___

  • Darin James
  • Darin Lee
  • Darin Scott
  • Darin Michael
  • Darin Wayne
  • Darin Ray

Zac ___

  • Zac James
  • Zac Michael
  • Zac Thomas
  • Zac Oliver
  • Zac Henry

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darin

Derek Dana Devin Lara Karen

If you choose Zac

Jake Max Lily Emma Noah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darin or Zac more popular?

Zac is more popular, ranked #3385 compared to Darin at #3577 in the United States.

What do Darin and Zac mean?

Darin means "great, kingly" (Persian origin). Zac means "remembered by Yahweh" (Hebrew origin).

Are Darin and Zac boy or girl names?

Darin is primarily a boy name. Zac is primarily a boy name.

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