Darren vs Jamison

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

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Jamison

Boy #760 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"son of James"

Origin: Scottish

Cultural Roots

American Scottish English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#760
Total SSA Count
335
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Jamie, Jami, Jay

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Popularity Comparison

Darren Rank #955
Jamison Rank #760

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 vs #955 for Darren.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darren ___

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

Jamison ___

  • Jamison Lee
  • Jamison Cole
  • Jamison Reid
  • Jamison Brooks
  • Jamison Blake
  • Jamison Grant

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

If you choose Jamison

Parker Harrison Emerson Addison Madison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Jamison more popular?

Jamison is more popular, ranked #760 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Jamison mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Jamison means "son of James" (Scottish origin).

Are Darren and Jamison boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Jamison is primarily a boy name.

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