Darren vs Murphy

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

Darren Rank #955
Murphy Rank #475

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 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

Murphy ___

  • Murphy Jane
  • Murphy Rose
  • Murphy Claire
  • Murphy Elizabeth
  • Murphy Kate
  • Murphy Lou

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

If you choose Murphy

Finn Rory Nora Rafferty Clover

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Murphy more popular?

Murphy is more popular, ranked #475 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Murphy mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Murphy means "sea warrior" (Irish origin).

Are Darren and Murphy boy or girl names?

Darren is primarily a boy name. Murphy is primarily a girl name.

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