Darrin vs Kaz

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Darrin

Boy #3,404 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"great, rocky hill"

Origin: Irish/Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American English Irish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,404
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Dar, Darry

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Kaz

Boy #3,307 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory"

Origin: Slavic

Cultural Roots

Polish Japanese English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,307
Total SSA Count
36
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Darrin Rank #3,404
Kaz Rank #3,307

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 vs #3404 for Darrin.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Darrin ___

  • Darrin James
  • Darrin Lee
  • Darrin Scott
  • Darrin Michael
  • Darrin Wayne

Kaz ___

  • Kaz James
  • Kaz Lee
  • Kaz Allen
  • Kaz Owen
  • Kaz Ray
  • Kaz Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

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If you choose Darrin

Kevin Dennis Sharon Donna Karen

If you choose Kaz

Zara Niko Mila Jax Remi

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Darrin or Kaz more popular?

Kaz is more popular, ranked #3307 compared to Darrin at #3404 in the United States.

What do Darrin and Kaz mean?

Darrin means "great, rocky hill" (Irish/Gaelic origin). Kaz means "peace-keeper, destroyer of enemies' glory" (Slavic origin).

Are Darrin and Kaz boy or girl names?

Darrin is primarily a boy name. Kaz is primarily a boy name.

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