Darren vs Olivia

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

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Olivia

Girl #1 Most Popular 4 Syllables

Meaning

"olive tree"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

English Italian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1
Total SSA Count
14,718
Syllables
4
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Liv, Livvy, Oli

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darren Rank #955
Olivia Rank #1

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 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

Olivia ___

  • Olivia Rose
  • Olivia Grace
  • Olivia Jane
  • Olivia Mae
  • Olivia Claire
  • Olivia Jade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darren

Kevin Karen Deirdre Shane Brendan

If you choose Olivia

Liam Noah Charlotte Emma Sophia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darren or Olivia more popular?

Olivia is more popular, ranked #1 compared to Darren at #955 in the United States.

What do Darren and Olivia mean?

Darren means "oak grove, great" (Irish Gaelic origin). Olivia means "olive tree" (Latin origin).

Are Darren and Olivia boy or girl names?

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

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