Darrick vs Kennon

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrick

Boy #5,707 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"ruler of the people"

Origin: Old High German

Cultural Roots

American English Germanic

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,707
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dare, Rick, Ricky

Playground Safety Score

8 High Risk

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Kennon

Boy #5,766 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"little wolf, wolf pup"

Origin: Old Irish

Cultural Roots

Irish American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#5,766
Total SSA Count
16
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ken, Kenny

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrick Rank #5,707
Kennon Rank #5,766

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 vs #5766 for Kennon.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrick ___

  • Darrick James
  • Darrick Lee
  • Darrick Wayne
  • Darrick Scott
  • Darrick Allen
  • Darrick Ray

Kennon ___

  • Kennon James
  • Kennon Michael
  • Kennon Lee
  • Kennon Patrick
  • Kennon Scott
  • Kennon Wade

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Darrick

Brandon Tyler Ashley Brittany Trevor

If you choose Kennon

Brennan Declan Rowan Finnegan Sloane

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrick or Kennon more popular?

Darrick is more popular, ranked #5707 compared to Kennon at #5766 in the United States.

What do Darrick and Kennon mean?

Darrick means "ruler of the people" (Old High German origin). Kennon means "little wolf, wolf pup" (Old Irish origin).

Are Darrick and Kennon boy or girl names?

Darrick is primarily a boy name. Kennon is primarily a boy name.

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